Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 8:11–13; 1 John 1:8–9 Isabelle looked worried as she walked into the living room. “Mom says you’re going to have surgery on your back,” she told her dad. Dad nodded. “Yes, I’ve had a sore back for a long time. The doctor says an old injury is causing the trouble. I was…
Bible Reading: John 1:1, 10–13 “I have to draw a flower for art class this weekend,” Kezi told her mom. “I think I’ll go draw one of the purple ones growing on the other side of Mr. Preston’s fence.” Mr. Preston was a neighbor the family knew well who had a small farm down the…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:14-16 “This is such a nice area!” Laura said as her father drove down an unfamiliar street. “The houses and yards are so clean and pretty. But…what’s that stuff?” She pointed to some heavy equipment visible behind the homes. “They’re going to build houses in the field back there,” Dad replied….
Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 Austin looked up when he heard a knock at the window. Mom was outside motioning for him to join her. He pressed the pause button on his game controller and ran out to the backyard. Mom was standing behind the garage, looking at the ground. “There’s something here I want you…
Bible Reading: Psalm 139: 23-24; Jeremiah 17:10 “Why is there an old apple core inside a crinkled chip bag under your pillow?” Dad asked when Karis came into the kitchen. Karis smirked. “I think the real question is why were you looking under my pillow?” “I was just following my nose,” said Dad. “Your room…
