Sacrifice for Freedom

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:10-14; Revelation 21:4 Navin winced as three gunshots tore through the air, piercing his eardrums one after another. He held back a sob as soldiers took the flag from his sister’s coffin and folded it tightly into a triangle. They presented it to Dad, who took it and gingerly placed it on…

A Sharp Sword

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:13-17; Hebrews 4:12-13 “We had a missionary from Guatemala in my class today,” Maverick said as his family drove home from church. “Mr. Munroe showed us a machete. It was big—and he said it was very sharp.” “What’s a shetty?” asked Maverick’s little sister. “Not shetty, Charis—MA-che-te,” Maverick corrected her. “It’s something…

Consider the Cost

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:18-21 “Yum!” Saydie said as her mom set a bowl of bright red strawberries on the table. They had just gotten home from the Fourth of July parade and were enjoying a snack on the patio. “Can we go see the fireworks tonight?” Lynden asked as he popped a strawberry into…