February 24, 2017

Hannah’s Prayer

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Hannah looked eagerly at the plates of food the waitress set down on the table. She could hardly wait to eat. “Hannah,” said Dad, “why don’t you lead us in giving thanks today?” Hannah glanced around the busy restaurant. “Right now?” she asked. “What if the waitress comes back with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8

February 23, 2017

Boundaries

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:1-9; Ephesians 6:1-3 Brendan and his friends drew a large chalk circle on the driveway. “What’s that for?” asked Dad as he came out of the garage. “We’re playing hide-and-seek,” said Brendan, “and this is the safety zone. If we’re found, we’re safe if we can reach the safety zone before getting… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8

February 22, 2017

Pleasing Gifts

Bible Reading: Mark 14:3-9 “Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week,” Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. “Bria has a great voice, so she’s going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo’s a lot of fun, so he’s in charge of games.” Charlotte… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 14:8

February 21, 2017

Tending William

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Logan called to Mom as he raced down the stairs and toward the back door. “I’m heading out to my garden to do the weeding.” Logan had his own garden in the backyard and was looking forward to caring for his plants. Mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. “Can… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:2

February 20, 2017

Christ or a Crutch

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Nathan stood outside his brother’s room. He had meant to go in, but he didn’t really want to. The floor creaked a little under his weight, and he winced. “Nathan?” called Sam from inside. Nathan sighed and pushed the door open. “Mom says it’s time to eat.” His older brother… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:42

February 19, 2017

Slow Cooking

Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 Jana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched silently as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Job 23:10

February 18, 2017

Behind Castle Walls

Bible Reading: Psalm 31:1-5 “Hurry! Pull up the drawbridge, Seth!” Mitchell hurried into the cardboard castle in their basement. “The enemy is coming!” Seth pulled up the bridge, and both boys peered through narrow slits in the walls. “Now they won’t be able to cross the moat,” said Seth. “And even if they do, our… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 18:2

February 17, 2017

Scary Storms

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:1-6 Alexa’s dog nuzzled up against her hand, whining anxiously. Alexa closed her history textbook and looked down. “What’s wrong, Buddy?” she asked, even though she knew Buddy couldn’t answer. Then she heard thunder booming in the distance. Buddy perked up his ears, then whined again. Alexa looked out the window at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

February 16, 2017

Why Don’t Birds Have Knees?

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Anita smiled as she looked at the trees and small woodland creatures around her. She loved being in God’s creation and was glad she had the strength to take this walk. Just then, she tripped on a root and was quickly reminded that woody paths can be a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:9

February 15, 2017

A Special Event

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1 “My class is going on a field trip to see Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home,” Ashlynn told her parents. “We’ve been learning about him, and I need to get books from the library and write a report on his life.” “That’s great,” said Mom. “I’m sure learning about him before the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 122:1