March 27, 2017

Fried Green Tomatoes

Bible Reading: John 15:1-8 Emily walked into the living room as her mom was hanging up the phone. “What’s wrong, Mom?” It seemed like Mom had been crying. Mom wiped her face and sat up in her chair. “Cole is in jail again.” Cole was Emily’s twenty-year-old cousin. He was funny and full of life…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:5

March 26, 2017

Sharing Grief

Bible Reading: Proverbs 25:20; Matthew 5:4; Romans 12:15 Sybil buried her face in her hands. “I wish I’d been nicer to him.” Christine’s face was red from crying. “He died so young. It’s not fair.” Mrs. Nelson sat down at the empty desk beside them. She wiped her eyes with a crumpled tissue and sighed…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:15

March 25, 2017

Time with a Friend

Bible Reading: John 15:9-17 It seems like so many of the guys just want to play basketball all the time,” complained Maverick one afternoon. “Clayton and I always did stuff together, but now he spends more time with other kids than with me!” As Mom started to speak, Maverick reached into his backpack and changed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 1:3

March 24, 2017

Where Are We?

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 7:9; Psalm 105:42-45 “I’m getting mint chocolate chip!” Peyton said as he climbed into the van. Isaac was right behind him. “I’m getting orange sherbet with sprinkles!” “And I,” said Dad, “am getting the biggest fudge sundae you’ve ever seen.” “Hey!” said Peyton. “You didn’t get a good report card.” “No, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 105:8

March 23, 2017

Repotted to Grow

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7-12 Austin sighed as he dropped his backpack to the kitchen floor and sat down at the table. His family had moved recently, and he missed his old school and all the friends he’d left behind. “Did you have a good day?” Mom asked cheerfully. Austin shook his head. “I know it’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 28:20

March 22, 2017

All You Have to Do Is Ask

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-12 Sarah groaned as she hunched over her math textbook. Mom looked up from her computer. “What’s wrong, honey?” she asked. “You seem upset.” “I have a test tomorrow, and I’ve got to make a B to stay on the honor roll. I’ve tried and tried, but I just can’t get these… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:11

March 21, 2017

Signs

Bible Reading: John 13:35 “Look!” said Trey as he pointed toward the ditch. “Somebody knocked that stop sign down again.” Dad pulled to the side of the road and got out of the car. “I wish people would learn to slow down when they come around this corner,” he said. Trey and Elijah got out… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 2:18

March 20, 2017

Safe Anchor

Bible Reading: Hebrews 6:19-20 Lucas thought about what Pastor Smith was saying as he listened to the sermon in church. “You need to be anchored in Jesus to withstand the storms of life,” said the pastor. I know just what he means, thought Lucas. That’s like when Dad and I went on that deep-sea fishing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 6:19

March 19, 2017

The Dollhouse

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4 “Hi, Grandma!” said McKinley as she stepped off the bus. “I’m glad I get to spend the weekend with you.” “I am too,” said Grandma, giving McKinley a hug. “How is everything at home?” McKinley frowned. “I thought it was great that Dad got married again, but now I don’t like… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:12

March 18, 2017

Fire!

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 EDITOR’S NOTE: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. As Aaron helped Dad make dinner, he told him about the behavior of some of his classmates. “Those kids are only twelve or thirteen years old, like me,” said Aaron, “but you should hear them brag about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 5:22