A Listening Ear

Bible Reading: Psalm 86:1–7; 120:1 “Wow! This beach is crowded today,” Micah said as Mom spread out some towels and Dad planted an umbrella in the sand. “It’s awfully noisy too,” said Mom. “Everybody’s laughing or shouting or making noise of some kind.” Adding happy shouts to all the beach sounds, Micah and his brothers…

A Listening Ear

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:7-13 Ella looked at the tall buildings surrounding her new home. A big lump formed in her throat as she thought about the stormy divorce that had taken her father away from her. She tried to tell her mother how lonely she was, but she felt like Mom didn’t really listen. I…