Bible Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21; 4:26-27; James 1:19 Jaden slouched through the living room doorway and dropped into a chair next to his mother, who was holding his baby sister Piper. “I have a problem,” he said with a sigh. “I’m always losing my temper, and I don’t make friends that way.” “No, I’m sure you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7 “Oh, Dad!” said Owen. “I don’t see why I have to be grounded! Can’t I just do some extra chores or something?” “I’m sorry, Owen,” said Dad. “But I think being grounded this time is the best way to help you remember to obey.” He patted Owen’s shoulder. “I hope you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 54:10; Jeremiah 31:3; Ephesians 2:4-8; 3:14-19 “Is your water bottle full?” asked Dad, adding two sandwiches to his backpack. “No, it’s empty again,” answered Tyson. He turned on the tap and filled his container stamped with a maple leaf to mark his first visit to Canada. Handing it to his dad, he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44 “What’s that?” asked Nevaeh when her brother showed her a pale green object dangling from a branch. “Isn’t it cool?” said Dakota. “It’s called a chrysalis, and there’s a caterpillar in there. Or at least, he used to be a caterpillar.” Nevaeh frowned. “I don’t like caterpillars.” As she went… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-8; Philippians 4:6-7 Pink and yellow balloons hung around the living room. Blue and lavender streamers twisted their way across the ceiling. A big sign reading “Happy 8th Birthday, Maddie” was hanging over the sofa. Many of Maddie’s aunts, uncles, and cousins were already there when Grandpa and Grandma arrived. Grandma immediately… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 31:6; Isaiah 44:21; Luke 12:6-7 “Hi, Grandpa!” exclaimed Maddie on her way to the checkout lane. “Is Grandma here too?” Maddie had come to the supermarket with her dad, who was buying cake mix and ice cream to celebrate her eighth birthday the next day. What’s wrong with Grandpa? Maddie wondered. He’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Exodus 20:7; Psalm 145:1-3; Philippians 2:5-11 Lily was ready to nail the sides of the box together. She held the point of the nail against the wood and tapped the head of it with the hammer. She tapped harder, missed, and hit her thumb. Startled by the pain, she yelled out a word…. Continue Reading…

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…