Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 “There you are!” Miss Jayla called brightly as Cassidy joined the other kids. Normally one of the first to arrive, Cassidy had been late to children’s church that morning. She had tripped on the stairs while walking to class, and some of the kids had laughed at her. Embarrassed, Cassidy had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:15-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Kenna wrapped her arms around Milo, her orange tabby cat. A single tear slipped onto her kitty’s furry face. Kenna felt more tears inside her, but she was tired from crying every day for the past week, and she didn’t know if any more tears would come. “God,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “Look, Dad,” said Tristan. “A chipmunk!” Dad joined Tristan at the window and together they watched the little creature strip an ear of corn from the compost pile. “Look at him peel off those kernels!” said Tristan. “He eats fast!” “He’s not eating them,” said Dad. “He’s stuffing the kernels into… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:4-9, 17-19; Romans 8:28 Lucy didn’t feel like going on the class field trip to the rock quarry. She just wanted Ginger, her lost cat, to come home and her dad to get his job back. I just want everything to be okay again, she thought as she got off the bus… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:43-45; Galatians 5:22-23 “Mom!” Tucker shouted as he dashed into the house. “A dump truck just hit the curb, and now there’s a huge pile of gravel blocking our street! Come out and see it.” “I can’t leave this pizza sauce right now,” Mom said as she sprinkled oregano into the bubbling… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:10-12 “Elliot, you can open the door to the house while I get the groceries from the trunk,” said Mom. She pulled the keys from the ignition and held on to one as she handed them to him. “This is—” But Elliot grabbed the ring and scrambled out of the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29; James 3:5-10 “Look what Otis did!” Maria showed her father her soggy, torn slipper. “I scolded him and put him outside.” “I’m sorry, honey,” Dad said as he took the mangled slipper. “I can see that little puppy needs a lot more training.” Mom spoke from the doorway. “Maria, Iris is… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 “Sarah, Lynn, you need to start packing,” Mom said. “The hurricane has turned and is heading this way. They’re evacuating the barrier islands.” Sarah quickly jumped into action and started packing, but Lynn began to cry. “I’m scared!” “It’s going to be okay, Lynn,” said Mom. “We’ll be gone before… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 8:28-32 “Hi, Mom,” said Clara as she walked into her mom’s hospital room. It seemed so strange to see Mom in a hospital bed. “You feeling okay?” Mom nodded. “They only did tests today. The surgery isn’t until tomorrow, but don’t worry. I’m in very good hands.” She pointed to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:27-29 “You look sad, Kevin. What are you thinking about?” Mom finished drying her hands on the kitchen towel she was holding and hung it back up on the rack. “Well…” Kevin gulped. “Remember how I got saved in Sunday school a few months ago? Well, I think I might not be… Continue Reading…