November 25, 2023

Attic Adventure

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:4-12 “Come on, Mal,” called Bailey. “Mom said we could play in the attic. Let’s try on some of the old clothes in the trunks up there.” The clatter of feet echoed through the halls as Bailey and Mal climbed the steep steps to the attic of the old house. Soon they… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:11

November 24, 2023

Chill Out

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-21; James 1:19-20 “Bri, I love your new pet! He is so soft and sweet!” Ella stroked her friend’s chinchilla, Herman. “A chinchilla’s soft fur is one reason why they’re such popular pets,” said Bri. “They’re native to the Andes mountains in Chile where it gets really cold.” “Remember two years ago… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1

November 23, 2023

Cold Turkey

Bible Reading: Psalms 42:4-8; 73:21-26 “Maria!” Dad called. “Your aunt and uncle will be here soon. Can you come down and help with dinner?” Maria sighed and tossed the book she was reading on the floor. The last thing she wanted to do was help with Thanksgiving dinner. It was their first Thanksgiving without Mom,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:18

November 22, 2023

Thanks for Paper Plates

Bible Reading: Psalm 100 “I pray today!” Jameson announced as his family sat around the breakfast table. Dad nodded at the little boy, and they all bowed their heads. “Thank you, God, for bacon an’ eggs an’ milk an’ toast an’ orange juice,” said Jameson. He paused and peeked through his fingers. “An’ jam,” he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:20

November 21, 2023

Too Short

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 “I do it!” said Isla insistently. Her balloon was stuck up on a shelf, and her mother had offered to help her get it down. Isla was two, and she liked to do things all by herself. “All right, you do it,” said Mom as Madeline came into the room. “How… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:23

November 20, 2023

A Case of Jealousy

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-10 “Annie’s house is huge! Did you see her bedroom?” Rayne asked her sister when they got home after visiting their new friend. “What about her basement?” Lily said. “They had a huge TV with tons of movies and video games.” “The yard was awesome too,” Rayne said. “I’m so jealous… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5

November 19, 2023

Battered Bears

Bible Reading: Isaiah 46:3-4; 1 Timothy 5:1-4 Jordyn gave her battered old teddy bear a hug before setting him on her pillow. Her brother smirked as he walked by. “Why don’t you give that ratty old thing a decent burial—in a garbage can?” “Oh, be quiet, Aaron,” said Jordyn, frowning. “You’re just mean!” “Let’s go,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 46:4

November 18, 2023

Translating God’s Message

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:10-12 Jacob rolled a piece of paper into a ball, took aim, and flicked it toward Cody in the row ahead. It hit its mark, but by the time Cody looked around, Jacob was staring straight ahead. Next to him, Mateo snickered. Jacob was glad Mateo had come to church with him… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 1:8

November 17, 2023

No More Dayken

Bible Reading: John 15:9-15 “Amen,” whispered Grandma after Aspen knelt at her side and asked Jesus to be her Savior. “Now you’ll always have a friend close beside you,” said Grandma, giving Aspen a warm hug. “You won’t see Him, but He is real and He’s right there with you. Talk to Him every day,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:15

November 16, 2023

Pilot in Control

Bible Reading: Psalm 121 Stella nervously clasped her hands together as the plane taxied down the runway. She had been excited when her parents said she and Brayden could fly by themselves to see their grandmother. But now Stella was nervous. She looked at her brother, who was eagerly watching the ground rush by. After… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 26:3