January 14, 2022

Fitting In

Bible Reading: John 17:12-16 “Check this out!” exclaimed Jack. He sat holding his phone at the back of the bus, surrounded by a bunch of boys. Their eyes widened as they looked at the screen. “Ryan, come take a look!” shouted Jack. Ryan was sitting a few rows up. “No thanks,” Ryan replied. “I’m at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:2

January 13, 2022

Wren’s Worth

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39; 1 Peter 4:16-19 Wren swiped at the tears that threatened to stream down her face. She would not give them the satisfaction of seeing her cry. The government was watching; their eyes seemed to be everywhere. Wren took a deep breath and focused on the verse she had memorized. The eyes… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29, 31

January 12, 2022

Seesaw Ride

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35; Hebrews 13:8 “I’m flying!” exclaimed Kyle as he gripped the handle of the rising seesaw. “My turn,” announced his sister, Kendra. She pushed her feet against the packed earth, sending herself upward while Kyle returned to ground level. “You look happier than you did this morning,” Kendra said. Kyle’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:8

January 11, 2022

Forgiving Dad

Bible Reading: Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; Colossians 3:13 Ben slowly folded a shirt and placed it in his suitcase. “Why can’t I stay here with you?” “Because your father wants to spend time with you, Benji,” his mother answered. Ben sat on his bed next to the open suitcase. “Then he shouldn’t have left us.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

January 10, 2022

Like a Diamond

Bible Reading: Psalm 9:1-11; 86:5-13 Callie snuggled up to her big sister as they finished watching their movie. “Nicole, I’m so happy you came to visit! I’ve really missed you!” Nicole smiled at her sister. “I like college, but there’s nothing more special than coming home to see you!” Nicole’s engagement ring sparkled in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 9:2

January 9, 2022

Living Hope

Bible Reading: Psalm 42; Romans 5:1-11; 15:1-13 Masiko raced to the garden on the other side of the road. The sun shone warm and comforting on her head as she ran. She waved at a majestic-looking kob, a type of antelope plentiful in Uganda, that was watching her lazily from behind some reeds. Masiko gathered… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 15:13

January 8, 2022

The Greatest Enemy

Bible Reading: John 11:17-25; 1 Corinthians 15:26 Addison put her laptop away as tears welled up in her eyes. Her grandma had died from COVID-19 a few days ago, and Addison couldn’t stop crying. How could this happen? she thought. A few weeks ago Grandma was fine, and now she’s gone. When Addison walked downstairs,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:4

January 7, 2022

No Charge!

Bible Reading: John 3:16-17; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:8-10 “I’m so hungry,” said Casen as his dad turned the car into the drive-through lane of a fast-food restaurant. They’d spent the morning cleaning up their elderly neighbor’s yard, and now Dad was rewarding Casen with his favorite lunch of burgers and fries. “That will be $18.54… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:8

January 6, 2022

Watch and Wait

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:36-44 “This vacation has been a blast,” said Isaac as he and his dad walked down a narrow alley in a historic town, licking their ice cream cones. A minute later, Isaac pointed to a window overhead. “Dad! Look!” Dad looked up. An orange cat sat on the window sill, one paw… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 24:44

January 5, 2022

A Very Important Letter

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 Kara chewed the end of her pencil as she tried to decide what to write next. “Whatcha doin’?” asked her brother Brooks. “Is that your homework?” Kara shook her head. “No, I’m writing a letter to Miss Sanborn. You know—the missionary serving in South America who came and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:4-5