Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-105 Liam squinted at the pitcher, ready to send the ball soaring. But three swings later, he heard the umpire call, “You’re out!” Liam hung his head and walked off the field. Why can’t I hit the ball like I used to? he wondered. The next morning, Liam sat next to his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 30:5; Philippians 4:4 Georgia went home crying to her sister Cecilia. “Cece, I was trying to be joyful today, but I can’t! I saw how happy my friend was when she told me about her parents’ anniversary. It must be easy for her to be joyful since her parents are still together.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 17:20-23; 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 “Dad, at Declan’s church they don’t teach exactly the same things as they do at our church,” Nicholas said one day. “We had an argument about it. Declan said his church is right, and I said ours is. Ours really is right, isn’t it?” Before Dad could attempt… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 107:29; Mark 4:35-41 Kyle and Callam looked out at their backyard as rain pelted the glass. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. “Yikes!” Callam jumped. “That was close,” Kyle said as the tornado siren sounded. “Everyone to the basement!” Mom yelled. She turned on the TV downstairs to keep track of the storm…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:10-14; 1 Peter 1:17-21 Rachel groaned when she discovered a library book tucked away in the corner of her closet. I checked this out more than a year ago! she thought as she flipped through the pages. By now, the fine will be really huge. I’ll never be able to pay it!… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 “Morgan was in Sunday school today,” Leah announced with a frown. “Why do you look so down about it?” asked Mom in surprise. “I think that’s great! Didn’t you invite her yourself a few times?” “That’s the point,” said Leah. “I’ve been trying to get her to… Continue Reading…

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…