Bible Reading: Romans 6:1-2, 11-14; 8:5-6; 1 John 1:8-10 Trevor stopped working and wiped sweat from his face. Grandpa stopped too. “Gardening is hard work,” he said. “Maybe we should take a break and go have some of Grandma’s cookies and punch.” As they headed to the house, Grandpa pointed to a single row of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 145:3; Isaiah 40:21-28 When Nolan’s mom told him it was time for family devotions, he looked up from his video game. “Aw, Mom, can’t we skip it tonight? I’m almost to the next level of this game. Besides, I know all that stuff. I hear it all the time at church, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; James 1:17 “I don’t see why I always have to put some of the money I earn in the church collection,” grumbled Amos. He fumbled in his pocket and reluctantly took out some coins, which he set aside. “I only have a few dollars left now!” “Amos,” Mom began, but… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 49:8-16; Matthew 12:46-50 “Okay, kids,” Miss Long, the substitute teacher, said as she passed cards out to Mihai’s class. “Your task is to create a card for your mom or stepmom thanking her for all the wonderful things she does for you.” Exclamations of delight erupted from everyone except Mihai. Staring at… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Joey liked to visit Great-Uncle Hank’s dairy farm. He liked to work in the barn and swing on ropes in the hayloft. He liked to ride on the tractor. But most of all, he liked to work with Uncle Hank on an old car in the shed behind the tractor… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 18:27-33 Lia couldn’t stop thinking about her ballet practice earlier that afternoon as she followed her mom through the zoo. I’ll never be able to do a high demi pointe, she thought, sighing. Mom stopped when they reached a habitat filled with rock formations. “Here we are! These animals I want you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5; 8:14-19 Lia threw her ballet shoes into the back seat of the car and slid in with a sigh. “Practice went that well, huh?” Mom gave Lia a sympathetic glance before pulling away from the curb. “Mom, I want to quit—I keep falling short in my high demi pointe! Every time… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 25:8; 32:8-11 After supper one evening, Caden helped clear the table and then covered it with old newspapers. “I’m going to work on my new model car,” he said. He grinned as he took it out of the box. “Just look at all those pieces! And these details are awesome!” Caden began… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 15:32-39 Bree’s mom looked flustered as she grabbed her purse. “I’m going across the street to Grandma’s to shampoo her hair,” Mom said. “When I get back, I’d love for you to help me make some cookies. I’m supposed to bring a treat to work tomorrow.” “Okay, Mom,” Bree said. As Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:3-7 “Mom, I asked my friend Rae if she was a Christian,” Sarah said as she and her mother were relaxing on the back porch. “She thinks she is because she goes to church all the time. I told her that didn’t make her a Christian, but she didn’t believe… Continue Reading…