July 13, 2022

The Messy Page

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:3-7 “Oh no! This birthday card I’m making for Grandma is all messy,” Cyra wailed. “I made a mistake, so I erased a few lines and did them over. I tried to erase carefully, but the page still looks messy.” “Well, the mailman will be here soon,” said Mom, glancing out… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:19

July 12, 2022

Down the Drain

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 1:4-6 “Want to go swimming now, Lana?” Megan asked after lunch. Her cousin had come to spend the week with her. “You girls can swim after you help with the dishes,” said Megan’s mom. “It won’t take you long. Just rinse them and put them in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Habakkuk 1:13

July 11, 2022

Whose Plans?

Bible Reading: James 4:13-17 Dad gently shook Mateo’s shoulder. “Time to go,” Dad whispered. “Fishing is best in the early morning, you know.” Mateo groaned but rolled out of bed, and soon he and Dad were pushing off in a rowboat. The sky was growing lighter, but a heavy mist hung over the still waters… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 4:15

July 10, 2022

Spiritual Milk

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “What are your thoughts on these verses, Tevin?” asked Dad. “What?” Tevin looked up with a blank expression. They were having devotions in the living room, and Tevin saw the others were watching him, waiting for an answer. “Umm…sorry, I guess I missed the last part.” “Did you hear any… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:2

July 9, 2022

The Waiting Game

Bible Reading: James 1:2-7 It was Mia and Mom’s day to visit Grandpa, but Mom wouldn’t stop talking on the phone. “We’re going to be late!” Mia said. Mom put her hand over the phone. “Let’s play the waiting game.” Mia groaned. The waiting game wasn’t a game at all. It was just something Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:4

July 8, 2022

The Little Things

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:17, 22-24 “I wish I could do more to help at vacation Bible school,” Amina said as she left the church with her mother. “Today I only helped with little things—like showing some kids where they had to go and picking up paper after the kids were gone.” Amina sighed. “How old… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 16:10

July 7, 2022

What’s That Smell?

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 Miguel was excited. Jake was coming over! The boys were friends from church and sat together for school lunches, but today was the first time Jake was coming over to his house. When the doorbell rang, Miguel’s mom opened the door just before Miguel got there. “What’s that smell?” asked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:15

July 6, 2022

Uncle Jeff’s Leg

Bible Reading: Psalm 55:1-2; James 5:13-16 “Uncle Jeff is finally out of the hospital,” Mom told Nathan as they were setting the table. “Isn’t that great? Aunt Kate’s going to bring him here for something to eat before he goes home.” Nathan’s stomach churned. He bit his lip and shrugged. Uncle Jeff had been in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 5:14

July 5, 2022

Tools and Talents

Bible Reading: Romans 12:6-13 “Did you know that Charlotte refused to join our choir?” Maya asked her friend Braelyn. The girls were talking about their youth group as they baked cookies at Maya’s house. “Isn’t that terrible?” said Maya as she rolled out a section of cookie dough. “We need all the kids.” Braelyn sighed…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:6

July 4, 2022

Gateway to Freedom

Bible Reading: Matthew 11:28-30; John 6:37-40 The wind lashed at Sam’s hair, and salt water splashed on his face as the boat approached Liberty Island in New York Harbor. “Look! There she is,” Sam said, pointing to the Statue of Liberty. He stood at the rail as they got closer. “I’ve heard this area called… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 3:20