Persistence Pays

Bible Reading: Luke 11:5–13 “Oh, wow! A chemistry set!” exclaimed Carlos when he opened the birthday present from his parents. “It’s just what I wanted!” His parents chuckled. “We know,” said Mom. “How could we help but know after all the hints you’ve given?” “Hints?” asked Carlos innocently. Dad laughed. “Well, when I walked into…

Soap and the Gospel

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1–5 “My dad is a computer programmer,” Cooper told his friends. “He’s really smart—and makes good money too.” “Well, my dad’s a civil engineer,” Liam chimed in proudly. “It takes a lot of skill to get that job!” He looked at Jonah, a new student. “What’s your dad do?” “He’s a…

Keep On Swinging

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:14, 19-21 Every afternoon for an entire week, Tate got out pencils, paints, and poster board as soon as he got home from school. “I want to win the art contest at the city library,” he told his dad. “I love to draw things.” On the day of the judging, Tate waited…