Bible Reading: Acts 2:40-42, 46-47; Hebrews 10:24-25 “Good morning, Hendrick,” Ivan said to his lamb as he entered the fenced enclosure. “C’mon. I’ll brush your nice wooly coat. You’re going to win that blue ribbon at the fair in a couple of weeks.” Ivan got busy and groomed Hendrick until his mother called him for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29–5:2 “I can’t see anything, Grandpa,” said Sophie as she peered through her binoculars into the woods. “What am I looking for again?” “You’re trying to find a superb lyrebird, honey,” said Grandpa. “I’m sure there are a few that live in this part of the woods. Maybe we should sit on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:27-32 “Jason, are you sure we’re on the right road?” asked Mom, sounding worried. The family was driving through rugged mountains with tall trees on each side. The road was becoming narrower, and they hadn’t seen any cars or houses for quite a while. “Well, I was sure this was the right… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:14-15 “Get a move on, Josh,” said Luke as he scraped the dishes and piled them on the counter. “You’re being lazy. Do your share of the work!” Josh stopped daydreaming and slowly filled the dishwasher. “I’m doing my share,” he muttered. “You are not!” Luke replied angrily. “Boys, boys!” Mom said… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29-31; Hebrews 4:14-16 It was raining, and Dante was bored. “Grandpa, this weather ruined our fishing,” he complained. “What can I do now?” Grandpa settled back in his rocker. “Know any good riddles?” he asked. Dante thought for a minute. “What’s black and white and red all over?” Grandpa snapped his fingers…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17-19; 1 John 2:15-17 Tegan paused the video on her phone and held the screen up as she gazed into the mirror. She had worked a long time trying to get her hair to look like the young woman’s in the online tutorial. Tegan turned toward her sister. “Do I look… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5; James 1:2-4, 12 “My new school is horrible!” Clara said as she came into the living room. “The kids all have their own groups of friends and ignore me. My teacher’s always in a bad mood and gives ridiculous assignments. I miss my old friends. Why did we have to move… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 40:1-5; 139:17-18 One hot afternoon, Lorelei and Brandon’s dad took them to the beach. After a refreshing swim, they stretched out on a blanket under an umbrella. Dad read a book, and Brandon fiddled with a waterproof watch he’d brought along. Lorelei sat up and took a handful of sand. She brushed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100 “How was Sunday school today?” asked Mom as the family ate lunch together after church. “Great,” said Lydia. “Mrs. Simons always makes the stories interesting.” “Did you learn any new songs today?” asked Dad. “Not today,” Ian answered. Then he chuckled and looked across the table at Lydia. “Did you hear… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1; Isaiah 40:31; Galatians 6:9 Every day after work, Dad would walk to Spencer’s school and together they’d walk home, past the city baseball park. On Fridays the ballpark was bursting with noise from a city baseball game. Spencer wanted to see what was happening, but a tall wooden fence blocked the… Continue Reading…