Puzzling Pieces

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:23-28 Easton shuffled through the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. “Wow! I’ve never tried to do a puzzle with so many pieces before!” “I know it looks hard, but I’m sure you can do it,” said Mom. “Want some help? I could turn the pieces right side up for you.” “Okay,” Easton…

The Right Move

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 8:28 “Which do you want first, the bad news or the good news?” Mom asked when Morgan got home from school. “The bad news, I guess.” Morgan bit into an apple. She knew that when Mom played bad news/good news, the news was never terribly bad. “Dad’s job is now…

Lemonade, Anyone?

Bible Reading: Romans 8:18, 28-31 Aiden tried to stay out of the movers’ way as they carried furniture into the apartment, so he stood in the corner and frowned. “Why the long face?” asked one of the men who was helping. “I don’t like this apartment,” said Aiden. “I don’t get my own backyard.” He…

Tangled Threads

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5 Marta sat down on the couch beside her mother and glanced at the needlepoint canvas she was working on. “Oh, cool!” said Marta. “That’s going to be the cover for the pillow you made for my bed, isn’t it? Is it almost finished?” “Not yet,” said Mom, “but it’s getting there.”…

Naptime Lessons

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 2:9 It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and the Clarks were cozily gathered in the living room. “Rosie,” Mom said after a while, “it’s time for your nap.” “But Mommy, I don’t want to!” Rosie said, and kept on playing. “No, Rosie, come on and take your nap.” “But…