February 23, 2022

Soul Food

Bible Reading: John 6:32-40 Mrs. T. opened the front door that was as wide as her smile. “Come on in, Grace and Bella! I’m pleased you could come!” Bella stepped into Mrs. T.’s house after her mother. Her mouth began to water at the tantalizing smells. “Tanya, thank you for having us over,” Bella’s mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 6:35

February 22, 2022

Greyson’s List

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:8-9; 1 Timothy 6:6-8 Greyson frowned as he slowly climbed the steps, unlocked the door, and entered the apartment. He looked at the note his mom had left. It listed the chores he needed to do. Greyson dropped his books onto the table. “I hate being home alone!” he muttered. Greyson was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

February 21, 2022

Minutemen

Bible Reading: John 12:25-26; 2 Timothy 2:3-4 “Check out this cool wig!” Anna exclaimed as she and her dad and brother strolled through the museum and peered into display cases holding artifacts from the Revolutionary War period. “I’ve seen pictures of George Washington wearing a wig like this.” She grinned at her brother. “You’d look… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 12:26

February 20, 2022

Family Reunion

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “Ohhh,” Akari groaned. She sank back in the seat as they drove home from a family reunion. “I think I ate too much of Aunt Mari’s apple pie. It was so good!” “And I think I played too much baseball. I’m getting too old to be running around the bases,”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:17

February 19, 2022

What One Cow Taught Two Brothers

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-4; Hebrews 13:5 The bus stop seems to get farther away every day,” Miles complained to his brother Noah. Together they trudged down a long dirt lane to meet the school bus. Noah nodded, then Miles offered another complaint. “And this backpack…I think it gets heavier every day.” As the brothers trekked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3

February 18, 2022

God’s Love Never Fades

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:3-5 Nick’s mom sighed after she got off the phone. “That was the police. They just informed me that Grandpa walked out of a store without paying for his stuff.” “Oh no!” exclaimed Nick. “Is he in big trouble?” “Grandpa didn’t mean to steal—he just forgot to pay,” replied Mom. Nick looked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 73:26

February 17, 2022

Key Ingredient

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-14; 1 Peter 4:8 “Mom, can I bake a cake for Mrs. Grahame?” asked Gianna. Mom looked at her in surprise. Gianna often complained about their elderly neighbor. “That’s a nice idea,” Mom said. “But why do you want to do that?” “At church yesterday we had a lesson on kindness. We’re… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:14

February 16, 2022

Talented or Not

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 Devin was stuck watching his cousin practice gymnastics. “I wish Mom wasn’t busy so I could just be at home,” he mumbled as he and his aunt sat down to watch Abbi. Aunt Mindy laughed. “She’s in the hospital giving you a baby sister, Dev.” Devin turned his gaze to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 3:1

February 15, 2022

Paid in Full

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-9 Mia stepped into the department store, her eyes instantly fixing on the crystal music box glittering in the sunlight pouring in through the window. She had been searching for a birthday gift for her sister, Tarrin, and the music box would be perfect—if only she had the money to pay for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8

February 14, 2022

Love Cards

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-12, 19 “What are you doing?” six-year-old George asked his sister as he climbed onto the stool beside her. He frowned when he noticed the countertop was covered in paper and other craft supplies. Heidi dipped the pen she was holding into a jar of ink that sat beside her. “I’m… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7