December 10, 2022

If Antiques Could Talk

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-25 “Here we are,” said Mom as she pulled the car into a parking space at an antique store. “There are lots of breakable things here, so be careful, okay?” “I’ll be careful,” Jane said as they went in. “I love to visit antique stores and see all the old stuff…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 13:31

December 9, 2022

Love at All Times

Bible Reading: John 15:12; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Galatians 6:2 Zoe walked into her classroom, nervous for her test. As she sat down, she noticed her friend Claire had red, puffy eyes and tear streaks running down her face. Had she been crying? After the test, Claire darted up to Mr. Tyson, the teacher, and spoke… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

December 8, 2022

Off with the Old, On with the New

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1, 17-24; Philippians 1:6 “Are you kidding me?” Though their artificial Christmas tree hid Lindsay from view, it did little to hide her irritation. Lindsay’s younger brother Tony moseyed over to inspect the commotion. He saw suspicious piles of papery dark green needles, and—“Hey! What are you doing?” Tony demanded. “What does… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:22-24

December 7, 2022

Loose Lips

Bible Reading: Romans 10:13-15; Hebrews 13:15 “Grandma, can we explore in the attic?” asked Kenzie. Once before when the twins were visiting their grandparents, Grandma had taken them up to the attic to show them some old photographs. “Sure,” Grandma replied. “But be sure to put everything back in its place.” Zander and Kenzie had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:9

December 6, 2022

Light and Truth (Part 2)

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 “Why would God do that? Why would He send His Son to die?” Arjun wiped powdered sugar from the kalkal he had just eaten off his face. Reeja smiled brightly, glad to have a chance to tell her friend why her family celebrated Christmas instead of Diwali, the Hindu festival… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 12:46

December 5, 2022

Light and Truth (Part 1)

Bible Reading: John 1:1-14 Reeja excitedly gathered colorful light strands and grasses. Decorating the Christmas crib was her favorite part of welcoming the Christmas season. Her mother told her they called it a nativity scene in America, where Reeja’s uncle lived. Regardless of what it was called, Reeja was just happy to celebrate the birth… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:9

December 4, 2022

Sadie’s Kitten

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 When Sadie walked into the kitchen one morning, she found Dad cradling a tiny orange kitten. The kitten’s eyes weren’t even open. “What’s wrong with him?” Sadie asked. “Why is he crying?” Dad used an eyedropper to give him milk. “I found this little guy outside, alone and hungry. I’m afraid… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

December 3, 2022

Like an Eagle

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 32:11-12; Isaiah 40:31; Revelation 4:6-11 Kaia dropped her backpack on the kitchen table and sat down with a big smile. “We saw a great video in science today!” Kaia’s mom looked up from her bill paying. “What was it about?” “Eagles.” Kaia showed her mom a large color photo of a bald… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 4:11

December 2, 2022

Christmas Wreath

Bible Reading: Romans 8:1-4, 38-39 “Mmm, this smells so good,” Kyle said as he picked up a fresh Christmas wreath out of the back of his mom’s car. “I know. I love the smell of pine too,” Mom said. “You can set the wreath on the porch for now.” Kyle was just a couple of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 1:14

December 1, 2022

New Glasses

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, 16-18 “Well, Erin, it looks like you’ll need an updated prescription for your glasses,” the optometrist said as Erin got out of the chair at the eye doctor’s office. Erin found her mom in the waiting room. “New glasses again!” she announced. “Well, let’s look around the store to see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:1