May 24, 2022

A Hateful Heart

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:21-24 Editor’s note: This story addresses murder and may not be suitable for some children. Oscar was putting the finishing touches on the longest mini race car track ever built in his bedroom when his mom called down the hall. “Oscar! It’s time to go visit your dad!” Oscar sighed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:15

May 23, 2022

Why Can’t I?

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-4 “But, Dad, why can’t I?” asked Ella when her dad insisted she turn off a TV show she wanted to watch. Her brother Jonah looked up. “Yeah. I heard that’s a good show.” “I don’t think it’s a good thing for either of you to watch,” said Dad. Ella… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:20

May 22, 2022

The Sabbath Day

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:8; Mark 2:27–3:6 Charlotte’s family had just finished Sunday dinner at Grandma’s. “Charlotte, would you help me with the dishes, please?” asked Grandma, handing Charlotte a dish towel. “I’ll wash, you dry! Now, what did you learn in Sunday school today?” “We’ve been learning about the Ten Commandments, and today was about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 2:27

May 21, 2022

A Special Name

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:7; Philippians 2:5-11 Peggy sat on the porch step as tears trickled down her cheeks. “What’s the matter, honey?” Mom asked as she sat down beside her. “The Holden brothers started calling me names again. I was just walking past their house on my way to Jamie’s and they started saying, ‘There… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:9

May 20, 2022

God’s Image

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:26-27; Exodus 20:4 “Grandma, what does ‘graven image’ mean?” Sapphire asked as she paged through her grandmother’s Bible. “One of the Ten Commandments says not to make any graven images. I’ve read that verse before, but I don’t think my Bible says it like that.” “A graven image is a statue or… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 2:9

May 19, 2022

Top Priority

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:3; Matthew 22:35-38 “Hey, Mom, I’m going over to Robby’s to shoot some hoops,” called Vincent as he bounded down the porch steps. “Hold on, young man,” said Mom. “I have some questions for you.” “Okay, but make it quick. The guys are waiting,” Vincent said as he dribbled up and down… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:33

May 18, 2022

The Safe

Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-8 “Uncle Frank is Dad’s uncle, right?” asked Ben as his mom unlocked the safe in Uncle Frank’s house and took a stack of yellowed papers from it. “That’s right,” said Mom. She set aside one paper. “This has information the hospital needs for Uncle Frank’s records.” She put the other papers… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:11

May 17, 2022

Rubbed the Wrong Way

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 A cat’s loud meow came from the living room—again and again. “Ava,” called Mom, “what are you doing to Luna?” Not waiting for an answer, she left her work in the office and went to investigate. “Why did Luna yowl like that?” she asked as she walked into the room. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 28:13

May 16, 2022

Not Alone

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:1-3; Mark 10:13-16 I wish Mom wouldn’t leave me home alone when she goes out at night, thought Ivy as she huddled under the ragged sheet on her bed. She felt her stomach rumble. Her mother had told her to find herself something to eat, but there hadn’t been much in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 10:14

May 15, 2022

The Winning Team

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:1-2, 7-9; 1 Corinthians 15:56-58 “They’ll never win! Look at the score,” moaned Marco. He was spending the evening with his grandfather, who had suggested they watch a basketball game on TV. Marco loved basketball and couldn’t sit still as his favorite team ran up and down the court. He jumped in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:57