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…

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-5; 2 Peter 3:18 Michael stood on the lawn, wishing he had someone to play with. “Timmy!” he called loudly, hoping his friend next door would hear him. “Tiiimmmeeee!” Michael’s mom appeared on the back porch. “Go over and knock on Timmy’s door, Michael. It’s not polite to just yell for him.”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 9:10-15, 36-39 “Grandpa, I hate my name,” Edna told her grandfather one day. “Well now, I think Edna is a pretty name,” said Grandpa. “Your mom named you after your great-grandmother, whom she dearly loved.” “But I have to go to school with kids who have names like Braxton and Jacob. I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 22:1-15 Matías ran into the house. “I’m going over to Nathan’s, Mom.” He stopped before going back outside. “If I get a chance to talk to him about Jesus, what should I say? How can I get him to understand?” “Well,” said Mom, “how did you help your brothers know how to… Continue Reading…