March 4, 2025

The Gift of Rest

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:1-3; Hebrews 4:9-10 Declan’s dad set the remote control car on a shelf in the garage. “Let’s take a break,” he said. “But aren’t we going to paint it?” asked Declan. They had just finished putting all the pieces together, and Declan couldn’t wait to test it out. “This car’s gonna look… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 116:7

March 3, 2025

Robes of Righteousness

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:5-6; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 “We’re freezing!” Cyrus announced as he and his brothers burst through the door. “The three of you are covered in slush!” said Mom. “Did you see the snowman we made?” Elim asked. “Ranny wanted to eat the carrot nose, but we wouldn’t let him. We had to come… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:21

March 2, 2025

The Broken Train

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5; Philippians 4:4-7 “Oh, Nathan, don’t cry,” Sydney told her little brother when he showed her his broken train. “Let’s go see if Grandpa can fix it.” They took the train to Grandpa’s workshop, where he checked it over. “No problem,” he said. “I’ll make it as good as new.” The kids… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:6

March 1, 2025

Setting Habits

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “Mom, why is Dad scowling?” asked Jackson as he watched Dad working at the edge of the new concrete patio he had poured. “I think the patio looks great!” “I think so too. But the concrete is setting faster than Dad expected.” “Setting?” asked Jackson. “You mean it’s already getting hard?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:1

February 28, 2025

The Only Ticket

Bible Reading: John 3:16-18 Seeing the gigantic merry-go-round, Harper and Violet 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!” Harper clapped her hands in excitement. The merry-go-round came to a stop and the riders got off. Harper… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

February 27, 2025

A Strand of Happiness

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 “Did you see that clunky bracelet Megan is wearing?” Vivian whispered to the girls sitting near her on the bus, but Megan overheard. She looked down at the beaded bracelet she and her grandmother had strung together. Spaced between bright round beads were letters spelling J-O-Y. Megan had been excited to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:13

February 26, 2025

Pass the Chips

Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1-2; Matthew 5:6 “Mommy, can I have some juice? Ivy made me thirsty! She gave me potato chips.” Ivy 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, 2025

The Son Still Shines

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 Eva zigzagged around mud puddles as she walked home in the rain, but her feet were still getting wet. I know Mom and Dad both had to work late today, but I wish they’d asked someone to give me a ride, she thought gloomily. And they know I don’t like being… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5

February 24, 2025

Hannah’s Prayer

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 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: Ephesians 5:20

February 23, 2025

Pruning Muscadines

Bible Reading: John 15:1-5; Galatians 5:22-23 It was a sunny, warmer-than-normal February afternoon. “It’s a perfect day to prune the muscadines!” Dad announced. Cole and Ella threw on their warm clothes and met Mom and Dad outside. Dad hooked the trailer up to the tractor while Mom got the pruning tools. Then she and the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:2