July 23, 2022

Brothers and Sisters

Bible Reading: John 15:9-14, 17 “Go away, Gabriel!” yelled Kayla as her little brother rode his bicycle through the chalk pictures she and her friend Aria were drawing on the sidewalk in front of their apartment. Gabriel laughed and zoomed down the street. “He’s such a pest, isn’t he?” Aria said. Kayla nodded as she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:8

July 22, 2022

A Name to Remember

Bible Reading: Genesis 17:1-8 “Can you pronounce your name for me, please?” the teacher asked. Hania felt her cheeks burn. It was her first day at a new school, and it was hard enough being the new girl without having to constantly pronounce her name. “Um…” she stammered. “It’s Hon-ya Jack-yoo-bow-skee.” “Thank you. Everyone, this… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 17:5

July 21, 2022

Ask, Then Act

Bible Reading: Nehemiah 4:6-15 “Guess what? After class today, Logan trusted Jesus as his Savior!” Rayden excitedly told his family on the way home from church. “That’s great!” Dad exclaimed. “Wonderful!” added Mom enthusiastically. “Your prayers have been answered.” But Rayden’s sister Esme frowned. “Why doesn’t God answer my prayers too?” she asked. “I pray… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Nehemiah 4:9

July 20, 2022

Time to Grow

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6; 2:12-16 “I still can’t get it!” Kylie exclaimed as she jumped into her mom’s car. She’d just finished another rehearsal for a dance performance that would take place later that month. “What’s wrong?” Mom asked as she pulled into traffic and headed home. Kylie sighed heavily. “We’ve been practicing this routine… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6

July 19, 2022

No More Slivers

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:5-11 “Ouch!” exclaimed Carter as he jumped off the porch swing. The rough wood had given him a sliver in his finger. He found his mom in the kitchen. “I was coming to look for you,” she said. “I was just informed that you’ve been teasing Hunter Zhang and calling him names…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:11

July 18, 2022

The Wrong Bulbs

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-5; 1 John 5:11-13 Ariana pointed to a picture of flowers in the seed catalog. “Mommy, can we get seeds for these?” the little girl asked. Her mom looked at the picture. “Those are tulips, and they grow from bulbs, not seeds. But yes, we can plant some tulip bulbs.” “Yay!” Ariana… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:5

July 17, 2022

Towers and Turrets

Bible Reading: Nahum 1:7 Charlie and Katie gasped as they caught their first glimpse of the magnificent stone castle that stood in front of them. They were spending the summer with their grandparents in England while their dad was in the hospital having surgery. “Whoa! The castle’s bigger than I imagined,” said Charlie. “There’s water… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:10

July 16, 2022

Mine!

Bible Reading: John 1:1-4; Acts 17:28; Hebrews 1:10 Maddie loved volunteering at the church nursery. She grinned as the toddlers served play food to her and the preschool teacher, Mrs. Anderson. “Mine!” yelled Max, grabbing a plastic cupcake from Stella. Stella wasn’t giving up so easily. She grabbed the cupcake back, also yelling, “Mine!” Maddie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 1:16

July 15, 2022

Little Doughnut Holes

Bible Reading: Romans 13:8-10; Ephesians 4:28 “Where did Mom go?” asked Sarah. She looked all around as she and Eli made their way past the booths at the craft fair. “She stopped at a booth back there,” Eli answered. “She said we could go on. She’ll find us.” The two continued down the midway of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:34

July 14, 2022

Replacing Your Old Ways

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-3; Ephesians 4:22-24 “Meteors incoming!” the girl in the space helmet shouted to her brother from the treehouse. “Let’s vaporize them!” Both kids raised their toy ray guns and fired at the sky. “Pew! Pew! Pew!” Watching the grainy video from the sofa, Olivia laughed and nudged her mother. “Mom, is that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:22-24