March 6, 2017

Life Luggage (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 James dragged his bag through the airport. “Dad, it’s too heavy! I need a luggage carrier!” Dad chuckled. “What did you pack? Bricks?” “Just one.” Dad stopped walking. “Seriously?” “I didn’t want to forget our backyard!” “Well, you can rest at our gate.” Dad pointed ahead. “We’re almost there.” After James… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 55:22

March 5, 2017

A Beautiful Picture

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:6-9 It had not been a good week. First, Allison didn’t get the part she wanted in a skit her class was going to perform. Then she hurt her arm in gym class. To top it off, she discovered that a stain on her favorite shirt hadn’t washed out. Feeling terrible,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5

March 4, 2017

Teacups and Train Sets

Bible Reading: Luke 12:6-7 In the attic’s dim lamplight, Andrew could see many interesting things—boxes of Christmas ornaments, piles of photograph albums, and trunks filled with camping equipment. He and Dad were hunting for Dad’s old train set—the one he used to play with when he was Andrew’s age. “What’s this?” asked Andrew, stumbling across… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6

March 3, 2017

Picking Up a Mess

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-26 “Charlotte, Suzi!” Dad called up the stairs. “Dinner is ready! Please pick up your toys and then come eat.” Charlotte quickly put her dolls in a basket, then put the basket high on the shelf and ran downstairs. Suzi, who was five years younger, couldn’t quite reach the shelf to put… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8

March 2, 2017

Potential

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 Cammie let her backpack drop to the ground with a thud. “Hi, Grandma! What are you doing?” “Planting tulip bulbs,” Grandma replied. She patted the dark soil with a practiced hand. “I’m just getting started. Would you like to help?” “Sure!” Cammie looked up at Grandma’s face and laughed. “Will I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:6

March 1, 2017

Don’t Scratch the Itch

Bible Reading: Romans 8:5-14 George set the soccer ball on the hash mark and readied himself to take the penalty shot. It was his favorite part of soccer practice. When Coach Johnson blew the whistle, George kicked a rocket into the top right corner of the net. “GOAAAAAL!” he yelled. He was about to high-five… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:12

February 28, 2017

The Only Ticket

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 Seeing the gigantic merry-go-round, Faith and Joy squealed in excitement and ran ahead of Mom and Dad to the entrance. They stood next to the height chart. They were both tall enough. “Whoo-hoo!” Faith clapped her hands in excitement. Just then, the merry-go-round came to a stop and the riders got… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

February 27, 2017

Sowing and Reaping

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:7-10 With a pout on her face, Liliana walked out to the garden where her mother was picking beans. “Shana doesn’t want to come to my birthday party this year, Mom,” she said. “She made up a lame excuse about having to be someplace else, but I think she just doesn’t want… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:7

February 26, 2017

Pass the Chips

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1-2; Matthew 5:6 Mommy, can I have some juice? Everly made me thirsty! She gave me potato chips.” Everly grinned at her little brother. “You didn’t have to eat them, Kylan.” “Yes, I did,” said Kylan. “You made me want them! You said they were so good, and you kept eating them… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13

February 25, 2017

Same Old Thing

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:127-135 Beckett watched as his sister Avery put on her coat, ready to leave for the children’s program at their church. “It’s too bad you have a cold and can’t come,” said Avery. Beckett shrugged. “Pastor Walters said the speaker would be talking about Noah, and I’ve heard that story lots of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:34