September 26, 2023

A New Friend

Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:25; Philippians 2:1-4 Juan noticed a boy sitting by himself in the school cafeteria. He’s new here, and he must be lonely, Juan thought, remembering how he had felt when he was the new kid at school the year before. When Juan finished eating his lunch and was ready to go outside… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:25

September 25, 2023

Changing Colors

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 Harper looked up when Mom closed her science textbook. “I think it’s time for an experiment!” Mom said. Harper followed Mom into the kitchen, where Mom pulled out one of the white carnations from the vase on the kitchen table. “What’s the experiment?” Harper asked. “What did we just learn… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:16

September 24, 2023

Not Just a Disguise

Bible Reading: Hebrews 2:9, 17-18; 4:14-16 “Look at me! I’m a newsboy!” Rhett pranced around the room in an outfit that included a brown cap, a gray vest, and a shoulder bag with old newspapers inside. “You certainly look like a newsboy,” Dad said. “What’s all this for? A costume party or something?” Rhett nodded…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:15

September 23, 2023

Heimlich Maneuver

Bible Reading: Mark 6:30-32; Luke 10:38-42 “I hear you’re having a pizza party at youth group tomorrow evening,” Dad told Eliana as they waited for their food at a restaurant. “That sounds fun.” “Yeah, but I can’t go to youth group tomorrow. I have play rehearsal at school.” “Last week you missed youth group because… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28

September 22, 2023

The Right Way

Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 As August walked down the hallway at school, he saw a little boy crying up ahead. An older girl August’s age was talking to him. “Don’t cry, I know how to get to Miss Shelby’s classroom,” August heard the girl say as he got closer. “You go that way until you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:12

September 21, 2023

The Bear Facts

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:8-10, 15-17 Brighton was excited as she and her father took their places on the tree stand. It was the first time Dad had taken her bow hunting. As Brighton squinted into the low sun, her gaze froze on something large and black among the trees. She nudged her father and whispered,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:15

September 20, 2023

Beautiful

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-14 Hazel dropped her backpack by the door and trotted out to the garage to find Mom, clad in jeans and an old T-shirt, sitting at her potter’s wheel. As she watched, her mom wet her hands, placed her thumbs near the center of the lump of clay, and pressed downward as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:8

September 19, 2023

Lost

Bible Reading: Luke 15:1-10 Skye slipped out the front door and started down the sidewalk. Mom was busy working on her computer, so Skye had decided she’d go to the park and play for a little while, even though she wasn’t allowed to go by herself. I’ll get back before Mom even misses me, she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 19:10

September 18, 2023

No Giving Up!

Bible Reading: Mark 1:16-20; 1 Corinthians 15:58 “Oh no! A fish got my bait again!” Ryder exclaimed as he pulled his fishing line out of the water. “That’s it. I give up!” Ryder laid his pole on the ground. “Okay if I go check the frog pond?” he asked. Dad nodded, so Ryder wandered off… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:58

September 17, 2023

Flying Too High

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:17-20; Romans 12:3 “Mr. Hillis read another story from Greek mythology to our class today,” said Weston one afternoon. “Really? What was it?” asked Ander. Weston grinned. He knew his little brother loved stories. “These stories aren’t true, you know. But this one was about a father and son—called Daedalus and Icarus—who… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:5