Show and Tell

Bible Reading: James 2:15–18 Dayton frowned when his little brother asked him if he could take some eggs to school for show-and-tell time. “You mean eggs from my Araucanas hens?” Dayton asked. “I’m selling those eggs to earn money for summer camp.” “But the kids don’t believe me when I tell them about your blue…

Small Gifts

Bible Reading: Luke 21:1-4 The tips of Riley’s fingers dug into his cheeks as he glanced at his mother, who was typing on her computer. She noticed his troubled face. “Is there a problem?” she asked. Riley sighed. “I’ve been trying to make money for the special missionary offering this week, but all I’ve got…

Caden’s Gift

Bible Reading: Acts 11:27-30 Caden tugged his mom’s sleeve in the church hallway. “I need some money for our offering.” “Okay,” Mom said, opening her purse. Caden took the money she held out and dashed off to class. “I’m guessing many of you get your offering money from your parents,” Mrs. Hallman said after the…

Making Sacrifices

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 As Dr. Jensen talked about his work as a missionary, Karl wondered what it would be like to move to a different country to serve God. Dr. Jensen described it as Jesus giving him such a deep love for the people in that country that he had to move there, but…

Your Best

Bible Reading: Mark 12:41-44 Nina jingled the coins in her pocket. She liked the sound they made. She called it her Sunday song because she often jingled coins before Sunday school started each week. Nina earned her own money for offerings, but lately she hadn’t been able to find many jobs, so the amount she…