Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14 “Mom, how can you tell if someone’s a Christian?” Ginny asked. “Because my friend Elle says she is, but she never prays before she eats, and I heard her tell Melanie a lie on the playground, and one time she asked if I wanted to come over on a Sunday morning,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 1; Ephesians 3:16-19 “Why do we have to go to church every Sunday?” Paige grumbled. Her glum face pressed against the car window, and her grouchy mood reflected the dismal, gray weather. “On a stormy day like this I’d rather be sleeping in.” “I like Sunday school! Don’t you want to learn… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 54-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “Is Poppy wearing his shoes?” asked six-year-old Noelle. Mom patted Noelle’s arm and went on talking. The funeral home was full of people talking quietly. The room was filled with the smell of flowers. Noelle stood beside her mother, who was greeting the people who had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:1-7, 20-21; 4:7; Romans 11:33 “Whew! It’s so hot!” Jaden wiped a hand across his forehead and turned to his little brother. “I hate picking green beans, don’t you?” “Yeah,” said Malachi. “You almost have to stand on your head to find some of them.” He waved his arms wildly around his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5 Heather opened Mom’s bedroom door and whispered, “Mom, I need help packing for the beach.” “What time is it?” Mom opened one eye. “It’s seven thirty. We have lots to do before Dad comes.” Mom took a deep breath. “You’re right.” After breakfast, Heather and her mom packed, gathered… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 10:27-30; 20:24-27 “I’m ready to go to the store, Mom,” said Aurelia. “You said you needed some milk, right? Anything else?” “I also need a loaf of bread and a package of cheese,” Mom replied. “Oh, and I could use some cornstarch and some baking powder too. Can you remember all that?”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5; 1 John 1:9 “Grandma, will you read The Princess and the Pea to me before I go to bed?” begged Alonya when she and her sister were staying over at Grandma’s house. “Oh, you know that story,” said Thea. “The princess couldn’t sleep because there was a pea under her mattress…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 2:7-8, 11-14 “Look at all the people!” exclaimed Austin. “This traffic is terrible!” “Yes,” said Dad. “Today’s parade better be good, or I’ll wish I’d stayed home.” He inched forward with the traffic. “A lot of cars are turning here. Looks like a good idea to me. Maybe they know of a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:6; Isaiah 49:14-15; Matthew 6:9-13 “It’s time to dismiss our class, but before we go, let’s pray to God using the prayer Jesus taught us,” said Mrs. Mac. “Last week we talked about the meaning of the words and phrases. Think about them as you say them today.” The kids in the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:6, 9-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 “Why do we have to wear goggles and a mask?” asked Lily. Lily’s mom covered her mouth and nose and dropped goggles over her eyes. “When we pour lye into water, it causes a chemical reaction. The fumes aren’t good to breathe.” Lily put on a mask,… Continue Reading…