The Backpack Test

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:2-3; 1 Peter 3:18; 4:12-14, 19 “Kids! Ready for school? In just a minute we have to fly out of here!” Mom yelled from the kitchen as she hurriedly threw together lunches. Katie and Ben tied their shoes near the front door. “Need help with your backpack, Katie? I’ll help you,” Ben…

Brand New World

Bible Reading: Isaiah 11:6-9; Romans 8:19-22 Johannah rushed outside to see why Grandpa’s dog was barking so loudly. She found Bandit jumping up and down, trying to reach a squirrel up in the apple tree. “Shame on you, Bandit,” she said as the squirrel chattered loudly. “I think that squirrel is scolding you!” She laughed…

Christ or a Crutch

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Nathan stood outside his brother’s room. He had meant to go in, but he didn’t really want to. The floor creaked a little under his weight, and he winced. “Nathan?” called Sam from inside. Nathan sighed and pushed the door open. “Mom says it’s time to eat.” His older brother…

Slow Cooking

Bible Reading: John 9:1-7 Jana looked out the window as a tear slid down her cheek. She watched silently as the other kids laughed and played in the snow. Her brother Caleb saw her and threw a snowball. She giggled in spite of herself as it softly hit the window. Sighing, she turned away and…

Why Don’t Birds Have Knees?

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Anita smiled as she looked at the trees and small woodland creatures around her. She loved being in God’s creation and was glad she had the strength to take this walk. Just then, she tripped on a root and was quickly reminded that woody paths can be a…