April 14, 2022

The Servant

Bible Reading: Mark 9:35; 10:45; Ephesians 2:10; 1 John 3:18 “Why do I have so many chores?” Madison complained as she pushed the vacuum cleaner down the hall. “I feel like a servant in this house!” Madison’s mom looked up from the dishes she was washing. “A servant? You talk as if that’s a bad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 10:45

April 13, 2022

Where the Fish Are

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 “Our teacher told us to start thinking of people we could invite to vacation Bible school this summer,” Asher told his dad after church. “We talked about being fishers of people in class today—which means telling others about Jesus, not real fishing,” he said with a grin. “Mr. Benson said that’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:19

April 12, 2022

God’s Strength (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Andrés looked closely at the small log Dad had brought home to show him. There was a long piece of straw sticking out from the wood. “Weird,” said Andrés. “How did that straw get into the wood?” “The tornado that passed by the other day did that,” said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:13

April 11, 2022

God’s Strength (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Mark 4:36-41 Andrés glanced nervously out the school window. It’s been looking stormy all day, he thought. I hope there isn’t going to be another tornado alert. Sighing, he tried to concentrate on his math lesson. As Andrés began the first problem, a bell rang. “Take a large book and file quietly into… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 4:41

April 10, 2022

Pulling on the Leash

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-3 Mia panted as she tugged and pulled to get her Labrador puppy to go into the house. Prince was only six months old, but he was strong. Mom looked up from her computer and laughed. “I’m not sure who took who for a walk,” she said. Mia frowned. “Prince always wants… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:17

April 9, 2022

It Happened to Me

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Harper’s back at school today, Emma noticed. Maybe her mom is doing better. But a few minutes later, Emma learned that Harper’s mother remained in critical condition after being in a serious car accident a week before. Many of their classmates stared curiously at Harper and avoided speaking to her…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:4

April 8, 2022

Out of the Tube

Bible Reading: Proverbs 10:31-32; Ecclesiastes 10:12-13 I gotta go, Ian texted his friend Spencer after helping him with a homework question. I’m babysitting Colton, so I’d better see if he finished his snack. Ian put down his phone and returned to the kitchen, but his little brother was no longer there. “Colton, where are you?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 4:6

April 7, 2022

Part of God’s Family

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22 “This trip is so much fun!” said Clara as her family drove back to their hotel during spring vacation. Her sister Sydney grinned. “Yeah! That water park today was really cool! What are we gonna do tomorrow, Dad?” “Tomorrow we’re going to church,” Dad answered. Sydney frowned. “We don’t usually go… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:19

April 6, 2022

Lifeprints

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:8-9, 12-15 At the sound of the school bell, Flynn slowly made his way into the building. He went to the drinking fountain and pushed his way in at the front of the long line of kids waiting there. “Hey, no cuts!” several of them called out. Flynn ignored them and drank… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31

April 5, 2022

One Wrong Note

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:3-8, 13-15 Maggie flipped through the channels on TV while she finished her snack. “All done?” her mom asked. “Good. Now before you do anything else, you need to clean your room. And then practice piano.” Maggie groaned. “Mom!” Seeing her mother’s warning look, Maggie stopped complaining and hurried to her bedroom…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:5