No Cheese for You

Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-3 “How about slicing this cheese, Jonah?” Mom said as Jonah helped her prepare sandwiches for lunch. “Sure,” said Jonah. He got out the cheese cutter and went to work. As Jonah began slicing cheese, two-year-old Boyd ran into the kitchen. “Some!” he said, holding out his hand. Mom shook…

Real Robins

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10 “I wish I never came to your house for spring break,” Darren told his cousin Jonathan. “Since you became a Christian, all you say is, ‘Don’t do this and don’t do that.’ Next you’ll be complaining about the picture on my T-shirt and telling me to dress in a choir robe!”…

Late Arrival

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-3 “I don’t see why Tobin’s dad won’t let him go with us to release the pigeons,” Thatcher said as he and his father loaded a crate of homing pigeons into the back of the truck. “It isn’t fair. His dad got mad over nothing!” “Nothing?” asked Dad as he backed out…

Boundaries

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:1-9; Ephesians 6:1-3 Brendan and his friends drew a large chalk circle on the driveway. “What’s that for?” asked Dad as he came out of the garage. “We’re playing hide-and-seek,” said Brendan, “and this is the safety zone. If we’re found, we’re safe if we can reach the safety zone before getting…