February 3, 2022

Really Empty

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:3-7 “Mom, can I make some lemonade?” asked Everly. “Can you? It does seem questionable,” teased her brother Trent. “After all, it takes a certain amount of ability to make lemonade.” “Oh, be quiet,” said Everly. “May I make some lemonade, Mom?” Mom laughed. “You can and you may. I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8

February 2, 2022

Unlimited Treasure

Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 “What smells so good, Mom?” asked Rylee as she put her school books on the kitchen table. “It smells like…” She sniffed the air. “It smells like Grandma’s backyard when the lilacs are blooming.” Mom nodded. “You’re right, Rylee. Aunt Lisa gave me perfume for my birthday. It’s called ‘Lilac Love.’… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:72

February 1, 2022

A Castle or a Cage

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:6-8 “This is gonna be so cool!” Kegan said as he worked on the box their new refrigerator had arrived in. He cut out a door and window, then threw in an old rug and climbed inside. His little brother Joey scooted in too. When Mom heard Joey crying a little later,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:8

January 31, 2022

Who’s Your Boss?

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-25 “It’s not fair!” Easton said as he walked into his grandma’s apartment. “I got angry and yelled at Mom this morning, and now I’m grounded. But Dad yells at Mom all the time, and no one punishes him!” He flopped down at the table in front of a mug of hot… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:24

January 30, 2022

The Right Tools

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-8 “Hey there,” said Dad as Hazel pedaled her bike into the garage. “I’m just about ready to paint the lawn furniture. Why don’t you go put on some old clothes and come help me?” “Okay,” said Hazel. She went into the house and soon came back in old jeans and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:6

January 29, 2022

The Missing Piece

Bible Reading: Romans 10:4; Hebrews 10:19-22 “Found it!” Tristan held up a small puzzle piece in triumph. “Great job!” Grandpa gave Tristan a high five. “We’ve been looking for that piece for weeks now!” “I can’t believe we’ve almost finished a 50,000-piece puzzle, Grandpa! This had been our hardest one yet.” Grandpa nodded. “This will… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 10:9

January 28, 2022

Plan Needed

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 33:6-9; Ephesians 2:10 “You know what, Dad? In science class today, Haley told me she believes the universe started on its own…that it just kind of happened,” said Abigail. “I know that’s not what the Bible teaches, but I don’t think she cares what the Bible says. How can I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 104:24

January 27, 2022

Goodness in Hard Times

Bible Reading: Psalm 52:8-9; 145:9-13 “What’s wrong, bud?” Grandpa asked when he noticed his grandson staring out the window. He sat down next to him on the sofa. Zach looked over at his grandpa. “I was just thinking about something,” he said quietly. “What are you thinking so hard about?” Grandpa asked him. “At church… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:6

January 26, 2022

Something Good

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:4-7 “Tonight I have to memorize a bunch of dates about the Civil War,” Antonio said as he and his brother and sister pulled up chairs around the kitchen table to do their homework. “We’re being tested on them tomorrow.” He pulled his history book out of his backpack. Julian opened his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:7

January 25, 2022

Words as Weapons

Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1-4, 7; James 3:7-12 “Meet my new chameleon,” said Naveen, pointing to the chameleon’s terrarium home. “I caught bugs for him.” Naveen dropped a few into the container. Naveen’s friend Grant watched. “Hey!” Grant exclaimed after a few minutes. “Where did those bugs go? One minute I saw them, and the next…they’re… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:10