December 18, 2022

The Hand in the Glove

Bible Reading: John 15:1-5 Dad walked into Pedro’s room to say good night. “You’ve been quiet tonight, Pedro. What’s on your mind?” “I was just thinking about the missionary who spoke at church this week,” Pedro said. “I really enjoyed hearing about the work he’s doing and how people in the village where he lives… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:5

December 17, 2022

Quokka Power

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “Sky, come look at this video!” “Mom, you’re squealing,” Sky said as she walked into the kitchen. “Is it another kitten video?” “No, it’s an animal I’ve never heard of before—a quokka.” Sky watched the video of the adorable furry marsupial and giggled. “It looks like a cross… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:4

December 16, 2022

Guest of Honor

Bible Reading: Luke 2:4-1 “We’re still at the mall, Mom,” Soren said, frustrated. “The car won’t start, and a guy from a garage across the street is working on it now. Dad says we’ll be there as soon as we can, but it’ll be a while. He said to tell you the show must go… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 2:11

December 15, 2022

Time to Learn

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1; Galatians 5:22-6:2 “Mom,” Jade said as she helped put food away after dinner one evening, “I’m confused.” “About what?” Mom asked. “Well, Alice acts like she’s better than some kids at school, and she says mean things to them. She told me she trusted Jesus as her Savior recently, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23

December 14, 2022

A New Tradition

Bible Reading: Psalm 30:10-12 Clunk, clunk, clunk! Olivia slammed her fists on the piano keys, tears stinging her eyes. Dad put down the evergreen wreath he had been about to hang and hurried to Olivia’s side. “What’s wrong, Liv? Your piano playing was so beautiful. You know that ‘Deck the Halls’ is my favorite Christmas… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:18

December 13, 2022

Ordinary, But Important

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:18-22, 27-31 “I wish I could have a singing or acting part in the Christmas play,” Angelica said. “It would be nice to be important for a change, instead of just pressing costumes.” “Angelica, you are important,” Mom said as she sliced potatoes for dinner. “Want me to set the table?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31

December 12, 2022

Drop the Oars

Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14 “Colton can’t come over this afternoon,” said Travis. “He has to go with his mom door-to-door to pass out church fliers and stuff.” “Really?” Dad was interested. “Are Colton and his family Christians?” “I don’t think so. They talk about faith in Jesus, but they don’t believe He’s God. That doesn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 18:13

December 11, 2022

Jesus Is the Reason

Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:2; John 1:4, 9-10; 2 Corinthians 4:6 Josiah stared out the car window as his dad drove slowly past the lit-up homes. The lights seemed extra bright this Christmas. There were red, white, green, and blue lights strung along roof lines and door frames, wrapped around porch columns, and draped across tree… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 8:12

December 10, 2022

If Antiques Could Talk

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-25 “Here we are,” said Mom as she pulled the car into a parking space at an antique store. “There are lots of breakable things here, so be careful, okay?” “I’ll be careful,” Jane said as they went in. “I love to visit antique stores and see all the old stuff…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 13:31

December 9, 2022

Love at All Times

Bible Reading: John 15:12; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Galatians 6:2 Zoe walked into her classroom, nervous for her test. As she sat down, she noticed her friend Claire had red, puffy eyes and tear streaks running down her face. Had she been crying? After the test, Claire darted up to Mr. Tyson, the teacher, and spoke… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17