October 1, 2022

Trace It

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-22; 1 John 2:3-6 “Mom, why do we do devotions every day?” asked Bo as she picked up a book with colorful illustrations of birds and flowers. “It seems like we get enough Bible teaching by going to church every week.” As she spoke, she thumbed through the book she was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 2:6

September 30, 2022

Feeding Yourself

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 “Mom, look at Tommy!” Avery laughed as her little brother waved his spoon and smeared mashed potatoes over his face. He dipped the spoon back into his bowl and then put it to his mouth. “Big boy!” Avery cheered. “You got it all in this time.” “Pretty soon he’ll be… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:2

September 29, 2022

Gimme! Gimme!

Bible Reading: Luke 17:11-19 “Did you enjoy working in the nursery this morning, Kylee?” Mom asked as they headed home after church. “I did—except for one little kid named Jalen,” Kylee replied. “The only thing he said all morning was gimme! ‘Gimme that toy. Gimme a juice box. Gimme, gimme, gimme!’” Kylee’s brother Micah grinned…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:1

September 28, 2022

A Friend to Count On

Bible Reading: John 15:13-15; Ephesians 5:1-2 “Elena, wait a minute!” Hearing someone calling to her just as she was about to walk out to the bus, Elena paused. Riley, a friend from school who had recently started attending Elena’s church, approached her. “Can you help with the fall cleanup at church on Saturday?” she asked…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:13

September 27, 2022

The Wrong Road

Bible Reading: Ezekiel 18:30-32; John 14:1-6 “Oh no!” exclaimed Uncle Dave as he noticed a road sign. “I was so busy talking that I missed the turnoff to the lake—about five miles back. I shouldn’t have muted my phone.” Zeke looked at the map on Uncle Dave’s phone. “According to this, if we stay on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:6

September 26, 2022

The Little Toe

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 “I wish I could do something important at our special church service this week,” Ranya said with a sigh. “Baylee, Hope, and Leah are singing a trio, Dexter and Aaron are going to play a trumpet duet, Roman’s playing the piano, and Elodie’s going to read her poem about prayer…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:22

September 25, 2022

Bad Dog

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39 Cooper slumped down in his chair and pushed apple slices around on his plate. His mom noticed his discouraged look. “You’ve had a pretty crummy week, haven’t you?” she said. Cooper nodded. In just one week, he had argued with his best friend, gotten detention for disrupting class, and had to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:39

September 24, 2022

It Came Up Squash

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:7-10 “Everything looks delicious,” said Miguel’s dad as the family began to eat. There was a twinkle in his eye as he added, “Please pass the watermelon, Miguel.” Miguel paused with his fork halfway to his mouth. “Watermelon?” he asked, looking around. “What watermelon?” “Right there in that bowl in front of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 6:8

September 23, 2022

Working Together

Bible Reading: Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 4:1-6 “Go, Silas! Go!” yelled Austin, jumping up and down in his enthusiasm. He watched as his teammate tucked the football under his arm, jumped over another player, and sprinted down the field. “All right!” Austin cheered wildly as Silas scored the first touchdown of the game. At the dinner… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 3:28

September 22, 2022

The Right Bait (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18-20; Romans 5:6-8; 1 John 4:7-11 Natalie was grinning as she climbed into the car after church. “Can I go fishing next weekend?” she asked. “My youth group leader said I should.” Dad chuckled as he started the car. “You hate fishing, so there’s got to be a catch.” Natalie’s brother Gavin… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:35