March 15, 2022

Life’s Thorns (Part 2)

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:27-29; John 15:13; 1 John 3:16 “Hey, Grace, did you do anything yet for our Sunday school challenge?” Presley asked as the girls walked home from school. “It’s Thursday already, and I still haven’t helped heal anybody who’s hurting or needy.” Presley shrugged. “Guess I’ll just have to tell Miss Linda I’m… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 17:17

March 14, 2022

Life’s Thorns (Part 1)

Bible Reading: Romans 15:2, 5-7 “At church, Miss Linda sent us home with a challenge to do this week,” Grace said. She handed her mom a piece of paper. “But I’m not sure how to do it.” Before Mom could read it, three-year-old Alina ran in from the porch, her cheeks wet with tears. “Mommy,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:8

March 13, 2022

Time for Toast

Bible Reading: Luke 11:5-10 “Levi, you forgot to pray for Carter today,” said Anna after her older brother finished his prayer at the breakfast table. “You’re not supposed to criticize other people’s prayers,” said Levi. “And anyway, I gave up praying for Carter. It wasn’t working. He’s not interested in coming to church or talking… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

March 12, 2022

Color Me Angry

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:12-16 The Parker house was often loud. With two daughters pretending to be princesses one minute and superheroes the next, it was usually happy too. But there were times when Maddie Parker, age eight, and Tina Parker, age six, were loudly unhappy. “Dad!” shouted Maddie. “Tina’s hogging the crayons!” “I was using… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:16

March 11, 2022

Grandpa’s Workshop

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:17-19 “Can we go out for ice cream now, Grandpa?” Amelia asked as she walked into Grandpa’s workshop. She was staying at his cottage for a few days, and they had planned to do many exciting things together—like flying kites on the beach and eating ice cream. “Soon,” said Grandpa. He held… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:17

March 10, 2022

Shopping Spree

Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:31; Philippians 2:1-4 Haley looked around the store with curiosity. It wasn’t like the stores she and Mom usually shopped in. “Mom, that sign says ‘thrift store.’ What does that mean?” “It’s a store where you can buy things like clothes for low prices because they aren’t new, but they’re still in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:17

March 9, 2022

The Bubble Gum Code

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Billy worked the wad of bubble gum in his mouth to one cheek and stepped inside. “I’mmm hooommm.” Dad was at the kitchen table. “How was the birthday party?” “Fntsssssstk!” Dad looked confused. “Fantastic?” Mom smiled. “Glad to hear it.” “Wuved de ways-kah.” “He loved the race car you gave… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 29:29

March 8, 2022

Peek-a-Boo

Bible Reading: Psalm 13; 145:18; Isaiah 41:10 Gibson hid behind the pink striped blanket for a couple of seconds and then dropped it. “Peek-a-boo!” Baby Nora laughed and clapped her chubby hands. They played the peek-a-boo game over and over again. Gibson loved to hear his little sister laugh. Dad smiled. “You are teaching Nora… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 145:18

March 7, 2022

Show Love

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Did you hear that our neighbor Mrs. Smith broke her leg?” Aiden asked his sister as they were walking home from school. “No. That’s so sad!” Ava replied. “Yeah. Mom said we’re going to bring a plate of supper to her every night since she lives by herself.” Aiden grinned… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 13:34 

March 6, 2022

The Joy Box

Bible Reading: Psalm 16:11; 30:11; 1 Peter 1:8-9 After a long day at Grandpa’s funeral, Emily spent the night with Grandma to keep her company. The next morning, she found Grandma on the couch with a big fancy box. “That’s a pretty box.” Emily sat down next to her. Grandma smiled. “This is my joy… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Habakkuk 3:18