Bible Reading: Romans 12:10-18 “Can you help me line up my Noah’s ark animals, Liam?” asked Liam’s little brother Ethan. He looked at their sister. “You can help too, Maelie.” “Okay.” Liam sat down at the table. “Anthony is such a pain,” he said as he placed the toy elephants side by side. “He’s always… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-26; Hebrews 12:1-3 “Look! Here they come,” said Isabella’s dad. He pointed down the street past the next few parade entries. Isabella could hear the beat of the drums from a block away. She searched for her brother. All the students in his middle school marching band were wearing matching uniforms with… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:7; Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 4:22-24 Shearing the sheep was a big deal around the McMillian ranch. It only happened once a year, and Landon loved watching his dad and some of the hired hands shear the sheep. Landon was always fascinated with how still the sheep would stay as they were turned… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-11 Jase raced into the garage where his older brother was working on his car. “Cole! Come quick! Hunter fell into Mrs. Scott’s pool and she can’t get him out!” Cole grabbed a broom from the corner and shot out of the garage to help the small neighbor boy. Jase ran… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11; 1 Peter 5:7-11 “Mom, I wish Dad still lived here,” said August as he finished getting ready for school. He sighed deeply. “I…I wish I had acted better. Then maybe he wouldn’t have left.” “August, Dad didn’t leave because of your behavior. He loves you as much as ever,” Mom said,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 12:15-21, 31; Hebrews 13:5 “Mom! The house on the corner—the one we looked at last year—is for sale again,” Charlotte said as she burst through the door. “Can we look at it again, Mom? Can we buy it? It’s so cool!” “It’s a beautiful house,” said Mom. “But it was too expensive… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Zechariah 7:9-10; Ephesians 4:32; 1 Peter 3:8-12 After the basketball game, Gracie’s mom picked her up. “Can we drop Liv off at her house?” asked Gracie. “Sure,” said Mom, and the girls climbed into the back seat. “That girl with the purple pants was a mess, wasn’t she, Gracie?” Liv giggled. “She couldn’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 3:5-8 Miguel and Carlos were exploring the small stream in Miguel’s backyard. “Hey, look over there!” Carlos pointed. “It’s a poison dart frog! I wonder if we can catch it.” The boys ran back to the house to ask Miguel’s dad for a bucket. “You’re going to catch what?” Dad asked in… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 19:1-4; 33:6-9; John 1:1-3 Luca and his dad were watching a cartoon about creatures from another planet. “That was fun,” said Luca when it ended. Dad grinned. “Fun, yes, but also pretty silly.” He got up off the couch. “And now I’m going to go finish your bookcase.” “I wonder if there… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23 Callie scooted into the passenger seat of her mom’s SUV and gave a sheepish grin. “Sorry to keep you waiting. I wanted to practice one more time.” Mom smiled. “Today’s the day you recite Psalm 23 in front of your Sunday school class, isn’t it?” “Yes,” said Callie with a sigh…. Continue Reading…