Bible Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12; Luke 15:3-10 Zach ran frantically down the stairs. “Has anyone seen Mr. Bunny?” he cried. “I can’t find him anywhere!” “I’m sure he’s around here somewhere, Zach,” said Mom. “Have you looked in your closet?” “Yes,” said Zach. “I’ve looked in my room and closet, and in Hailey’s room too. I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:31-32; 17:14-20 Gianna and her cousins were spending the day at Grandpa’s house. “Will you measure us, Grandpa?” asked Alex. “I want to see how tall I am.” “All right.” Grandpa followed them to the wall where he had been measuring them since they were toddlers. He made a mark on the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:12-13, 18-21; Colossians 2:13-14 “Dad!” Everett stared at his computer screen in dismay. “Chase just told me there’s a virus in the game I downloaded! It could ruin the hard drive.” “Oh no!” Dad said. “How much damage has it done?” Everett groaned and covered his eyes. “I don’t know yet.” “What’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:4-12 “Come on, Mal,” called Bailey. “Mom said we could play in the attic. Let’s try on some of the old clothes in the trunks up there.” The clatter of feet echoed through the halls as Bailey and Mal climbed the steep steps to the attic of the old house. Soon they… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-21; James 1:19-20 “Bri, I love your new pet! He is so soft and sweet!” Ella stroked her friend’s chinchilla, Herman. “A chinchilla’s soft fur is one reason why they’re such popular pets,” said Bri. “They’re native to the Andes mountains in Chile where it gets really cold.” “Remember two years ago… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 42:4-8; 73:21-26 “Maria!” Dad called. “Your aunt and uncle will be here soon. Can you come down and help with dinner?” Maria sighed and tossed the book she was reading on the floor. The last thing she wanted to do was help with Thanksgiving dinner. It was their first Thanksgiving without Mom,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100 “I pray today!” Jameson announced as his family sat around the breakfast table. Dad nodded at the little boy, and they all bowed their heads. “Thank you, God, for bacon an’ eggs an’ milk an’ toast an’ orange juice,” said Jameson. He paused and peeked through his fingers. “An’ jam,” he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 “I do it!” said Isla insistently. Her balloon was stuck up on a shelf, and her mother had offered to help her get it down. Isla was two, and she liked to do things all by herself. “All right, you do it,” said Mom as Madeline came into the room. “How… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-10 “Annie’s house is huge! Did you see her bedroom?” Rayne asked her sister when they got home after visiting their new friend. “What about her basement?” Lily said. “They had a huge TV with tons of movies and video games.” “The yard was awesome too,” Rayne said. “I’m so jealous… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 46:3-4; 1 Timothy 5:1-4 Jordyn gave her battered old teddy bear a hug before setting him on her pillow. Her brother smirked as he walked by. “Why don’t you give that ratty old thing a decent burial—in a garbage can?” “Oh, be quiet, Aaron,” said Jordyn, frowning. “You’re just mean!” “Let’s go,… Continue Reading…