Bible Reading: Mark 4:36-41 Andrés glanced nervously out the school window. It’s been looking stormy all day, he thought. I hope there isn’t going to be another tornado alert. Sighing, he tried to concentrate on his math lesson. As Andrés began the first problem, a bell rang. “Take a large book and file quietly into…
Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39; 1 Peter 4:16-19 Wren swiped at the tears that threatened to stream down her face. She would not give them the satisfaction of seeing her cry. The government was watching; their eyes seemed to be everywhere. Wren took a deep breath and focused on the verse she had memorized. The eyes…
Bible Reading: Psalm 127:1-5 Ethan could not believe how mad Dad had been lately. Mom said it was because his company had run into major problems with the construction of a building they were putting up. She said something about the state inspector not approving the plans Dad had drawn for the electrical wiring. I…
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Reed watched his little brother crawl all over the living room. Titus picked up a toy, chewed on it furiously, and then threw it down. He made his way to the TV and reached out to touch the screen. “No, no,” Mom said as she picked Titus up. “You need…
Bible Reading: Psalm 116:2; Philippians 4:6-7 Gabe crumpled up his paper and threw it across the kitchen table. “I hate math. These word problems don’t make any sense!” “Read one to me,” said Mom. “We can figure it out together.” Gabe read the problem out loud. “Ryan found forty-five golf balls. His dad gave him…
Bible Reading: Romans 6:13, 16; 12:1-2 “Who will volunteer to sign this?” asked Miss Miller, showing her Sunday school class a sheet of paper. “What’s it for?” asked one of the kids as several hands went up. “Well, when you sign it, you’ll be agreeing to do whatever I write on the paper,” said Miss…
Bible Reading: John 3:16-18, 36 Passenger trains no longer came through the little town of Judson, but for the city’s anniversary celebration, a train was running on the old tracks once again. “Look, Dad!” exclaimed Brandon, pointing to a sign. “Free rides!” Dad read aloud. “Climb aboard and enjoy an old-fashioned train ride to Rock…
Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8 Trisha’s stomach clenched nervously, and her eyes filled with tears. “Goodbye, Summerville,” she whispered. “I’ll miss you.” Trisha’s dad had recently gotten a job in another state, and her family was moving. “Alright, kiddos, time to get in the van,” Dad called. “We have a long ride ahead of us.” Trisha’s…
