Growth Challenges (Part 2)

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-5 “Emma!” Mom walked into the living room carrying Emma’s baby brother. “I need you to take care of Andy while I run to the store.” “Can’t Landon do it?” Emma asked. “I want to finish this book I’m reading.” Mom frowned. “You used to love taking care of Andy,” she…

The Benchwarmer

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 23:14-18 “I’m quitting basketball,” Theo announced flatly as his dad entered the room. “Quitting?” asked Dad. “But you could hardly wait to join the team!” Theo frowned. “I’m just a benchwarmer. Coach Adams hardly ever lets me play.” “Well, no, he hasn’t yet, but he told me you have great potential.”…

Big Brother

Bible Reading: Acts 16:19-25 Josiah felt like his head was going to explode. “Get married!” he boomed. “You’re going to get married? To Mr. Ford? But what about Dad?” “Josiah, you know that after your dad left us, he married someone else. He won’t be back,” Mom said quietly. “I thought you liked Ryan.” “Not…

Tending William

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32-5:2 Logan called to Mom as he raced down the stairs and toward the back door. “I’m heading out to my garden to do the weeding.” Logan had his own garden in the backyard and was looking forward to caring for his plants. Mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. “Can…