October 31, 2022

Nutcracker

Bible Reading: Isaiah 53:3-6; Romans 5:1, 6-8 Raelyn reached for a bowl of nuts. She took a pecan and placed it between the jaws of a nutcracker. “Mom, in Sunday school yesterday, we had a lesson on hell,” she said in a troubled voice. “It scared me. What if I go there when I die?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:24

October 30, 2022

All the Same

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-12 “Dad!” Quentin ran into the kitchen. “Tell Chloe not to put the little animals in the Noah’s ark until the big ones are in. That’s how I do it. They fit better that way. Why can’t she do things like I do?” “Because I’m different,” argued Chloe, following her brother…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:5

October 29, 2022

Worth It

Bible Reading: Mark 5:1-20 “Hey, buddy,” Dad said to Jamal as he cleared away the lunch dishes, “after I help your mom clean up, let’s head over to the park.” “Nah, that’s okay,” Jamal said quietly. “I don’t really want to go.” “That doesn’t sound like you,” said Dad. “You usually love going to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 12:6-7

October 28, 2022

Jesus’s Library

Bible Reading: John 20:31; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Friday was Maribel’s favorite day of the week! Because on Fridays after school, Maribel and her mom went to the library to look for books. And today was no exception. As the library doors swooshed open, Maribel breathed in the familiar scent of book pages. She headed over… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 10:43

October 27, 2022

All Is Not Lost

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Desperately, Erica tossed items from her closet onto her bedroom floor. “What’s going on?” Mom asked as she walked into the bedroom. “I have to find them!” Erica cried, digging even faster through toys and clothes in the closet. “It’s all I have left of Grandma.” Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 11:25

October 26, 2022

Flying Words

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1, 4; Ephesians 4:29-32 “Hey, Steve! Check out the progress I’ve made on my coloring book!” Miffed by his little sister’s insistent nudge, Steve barked a quick-tempered, “Not now, Lily! Can’t you see I’m trying to sleep?” “Guys, please try to get along,” Mom chimed in. “We’ll be at our next stop… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:21

October 25, 2022

Just Enough

Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-24, 30-31; 1 Timothy 6:6-8 “Lucu’s food bowl is empty again, Ibu,” Ayu called to her mother as she poured some seeds into the hamster’s bowl. Lucu was Ayu’s first pet, and she was determined to take good care of him. Seeing more food in his bowl, Lucu immediately ate some. True… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:19

October 24, 2022

No Good Deed Bandages

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 Gideon was busily sweeping the garage when his dad pulled into the driveway. “Hi, Gideon,” Dad said. “What’s going on?” “TJ has chickenpox,” Gideon announced, putting the broom away. “And you?” Dad arched his eyebrows. He knew that when Gideon did work without being asked, it usually meant he had done… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 28:13

October 23, 2022

The Night-Light

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 Nora sighed. Everybody’s doing something, she thought as she listened to the conversation at the table. Everybody but me. Pastor James had come for dinner, and so far the discussion was all about the events their church was putting together to reach people with the gospel. Mom was going to sing… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10

October 22, 2022

Squeaky Hearts

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:23-24 “Honey, would you grab a cart and get started in the produce aisle? I’ll meet you there in a few minutes.” Sunny gave her mom a thumbs-up and got started on the week’s grocery list. To her annoyance, she soon realized she’d picked the loudest cart. One of the wheels was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10