Not All Potatoes

Bible Reading: Romans 12:4-10 Julia pedaled her bike slowly down the road to her grandpa’s house and found him working in his garden. He looked up with a smile. “How’s my Julia today?” Julia felt tears well up in her eyes as she walked over to where Grandpa was weeding. “What’s wrong, honey?” Grandpa asked….

Just a Mite

Bible Reading: Luke 21:1-4 I.wish I could be a missionary, Franklin thought as he listened to the special speaker at church. Maybe I will be one someday. When the missionary offering was taken, he watched as people around him took out their checkbooks. I wish I had some money to give, he thought. Then he…

Bearing Good News

Bible Reading: 2 Kings 2:23-24; James 3:5-11 Josie and Peter were silent on the ride home from Grandma’s house. “All right,” said Mom, “I know why Grandma was upset, but I’d like to hear from you two what happened.” Peter hung his head. “Josie and I were making fun of one of our teachers at…

Bright Light

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 “What are you doing, Dad?” asked Elijah. “Mom and I decided we’d like a window here in this wall, so I’m measuring and marking where I need to cut the hole for it.” Dad carefully drew lines where he planned to cut. “Why do you want a window there?” asked Elijah…

One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14-18 When Sophie got home from school, she went straight to her room, flopped face-first on her bed, and began to cry. Soon there was a knock on her door. “Sophie, it’s Mom. Can I come in?” Sophie managed to let out a muffled yes, and Mom came in and sat down…