August 22, 2022

Candy Apple

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-4 Rose excitedly walked her first two-wheeler bicycle from the store to the car. “We’ll put the training wheels on when we get home,” Dad said as he loaded it into the back of the van. “I’ll help you learn to ride it too.” “I don’t need training wheels! I can ride… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:2

August 21, 2022

When God Closes a Door

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 The Wong family had just come back from church. The two girls, Mei and Ping, were heartbroken. Pastor John was leaving their church. “Why does Pastor John have to go?” asked Mei. “Doesn’t he love us? How could he just leave us like that?” “You should know the answer,” replied Ping…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28

August 20, 2022

Little Bird

Bible Reading: Psalm 63:8; John 10:28-30 BAM! A little bird flew right into the Neilsons’ window. Josiah was sitting at the table doing his schoolwork when it happened. Josiah jumped up and looked out the window. The little bird was just sitting on the deck. Josiah crept outside, hoping not to scare it. He walked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:16

August 19, 2022

A Lesson from Toby

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:10; Luke 10:38-42 Toby, Macy’s puppy, was always running into everything. He ran so fast and never paid attention to where he was going. After Toby had run into the sliding glass door for the third time that day, Macy scooped him up in her arms. “Be careful where you’re running,” she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 4:8

August 18, 2022

Wildflowers

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-34 Every afternoon, Molly and her mom would go for a walk on their farm. Molly loved picking the wildflowers that grew along the path as she and Mom talked about their day. “Look at this pretty flower, Mom,” Molly said one day as she picked a beautiful pink flower with an… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:19

August 17, 2022

Overloaded

Bible Reading: Mark 6:30-32 “Are we almost there?” Noelle asked. “I can’t wait to go swimming!” “There it is!” Cameron shouted as the car rounded a bend and the little cottage came into view. Dad parked by the front door, and Noelle and Cameron helped their parents unpack the car. “I’m starving!” declared Cameron when… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 6:31

August 16, 2022

Theo’s Day of Rest

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:8-11 Theo wanted to make the greatest Lego kingdom ever. After several days of building, his masterpiece stretched into almost every room. His eyelids were heavy, but he wasn’t done. “You’d better take a break,” Dad said as they sat down for lunch on Sunday. Theo held in a yawn. “No time…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:8

August 15, 2022

Deeply Rooted

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:6-10 “Mom!” cried Maria as she slammed the screen door behind her. “Come look at my rose bush. It’s not growing!” Grabbing her mother’s hand, Maria led her out to the flower bed and pointed to a limp, wilting rose plant. “Why didn’t my roses grow?” Maria asked. “Yours did.” Maria’s older… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:7

August 14, 2022

Temporary Permanent

Bible Reading: John 16:33; 1 John 4:7-10 “I’m home, Mom!” Ty poured a glass of milk and perched on a stool at the kitchen counter, thinking about all the things that had gone wrong that day. His thoughts were interrupted when his mom and great-grandmother came in. “Hi, Ty,” his great-grandma greeted him. “How do… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 31:3

August 13, 2022

Cara’s Cake

Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Laughter erupted as the Belford family finished a rowdy game of charades. Melody, a neighbor girl who had joined them in the game, got ready to leave. “I wish my family got along and had fun together like yours does,” she told Cara. “We argue and fight all the time…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:1