Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:20–23 Sophie watched her father pull out the stake that had been wired to a small tree ever since it had been planted. “What was that stake for?” she asked. “Very small trees often don’t have the strength or ability to stand straight by themselves; they grow crooked,” Dad said. “The stake…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Peter 3:14-18 As Mom came down the stairs, she heard her older son’s voice. “No fair!” Lucas said. “You’ve got your shoes on, so that makes you taller. Take them off!” “Okay, okay,” replied Jordan. Mom heard the shoes plop on the floor. When she reached the kitchen, she…
Bible Reading: Luke 11:5-10 When Matt got home from school, he took his little sister outside to play. He helped Ellie onto a swing and gave it a little push to get her started. Then he sat on the other swing. “Do you like to swing?” Ellie asked. “It’s okay. I liked it more when…
Bible Reading: Mark 2:13-15; John 3:36 Janessa peered out the window as she munched on a sandwich. Dad’s car pulled up and honked. It was Dad’s week to watch her. “Bye, Mom!” Janessa hollered as she ran outside. “Dad! I learned something so cool!” Janessa said, plopping her bag at her feet. She balanced her…
Bible Reading: Romans 5:3-5; James 1:2-4 “Why are we stopping?” Trent asked as they came to a stop behind a line of cars. Ashlynn poked her head out the window. “It’s construction. I can see a bulldozer and a woman with a sign.” “Oh no!” said Trent. “We’ll be late! It’s bad enough being new…
Bible Reading: James 4:6-7 This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name,” the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Liam listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this. Back home later that day, Liam told his mother about the tour. “That big oak tree survived the Civil…
