Tangled Threads

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5 Marta sat down on the couch beside her mother and glanced at the needlepoint canvas she was working on. “Oh, cool!” said Marta. “That’s going to be the cover for the pillow you made for my bed, isn’t it? Is it almost finished?” “Not yet,” said Mom, “but it’s getting there.”…

Middle School Blues

Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-32 “It’s hard to believe you’re already old enough to be in middle school this year, Caden,” Mom said as they drove home after shopping for school clothes. “Don’t remind me,” Caden said miserably. “I wish I could stay at my old school forever.” “Why?” asked Mom. “Last year there weren’t any…