Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; Ephesians 2:10 It had been a long day. Jillian came home from school and without saying a word went to her room. The kids’ laughter and words kept repeating in her mind. They probably didn’t think she understood, but she knew what they were saying about her. Though she had only… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 77:1-10 Adrianna didn’t want her dad to leave. She wished he didn’t have to work nights. She frowned when he told her it was time to get ready for bed. She got into her pajamas and brushed her teeth. When she went to her bedroom, she found her dad there holding a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6-7; Ephesians 2:1-5 “Okay, Dad!” Mateo exclaimed as he ran into the garage. “I’m ready to help with Rocco’s doghouse now.” Mateo picked up a hammer and nail. He positioned the nail carefully and pounded it into the board. “Did you see that, Dad? I drove the nail in perfectly straight!” He… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:1-15 “Mom! Where are you?” called Finnley when she got home from school. “Helping Ella with her bath,” answered Mom. Finnley ran upstairs. “Actually, we’re finished,” Mom said. “Ella just needs to get dried off and dressed.” Four-year-old Ella peeped out from behind the shower curtain. “Mommy, I want my red pants… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:18-19; Lamentations 3:22-23; 2 Corinthians 5:17 “What’s your favorite present?” Ava asked her best friend, Luciana. It was the first time they’d had a chance to get together since Christmas. “A bracelet-making kit,” Luciana answered. “It has beads and charms in all different colors and shapes!” Luciana held up her arm to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:145-149 “Where are you guys going for lunch today?” asked Alma. Her sister Carmen’s fiancé had arrived, and they were ready to leave. “We’re going to that little restaurant called Your Special Spot,” Joshua replied. “Only we call it Our Special Spot.” “You go there a lot, don’t you?” asked Alma. “Why… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:28-32 Alyssa piled her taco shell with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and her father’s special taco sauce. “This is great, Dad!” she exclaimed between bites. “You should be on one of those master chef shows on TV.” Dad laughed. “I’m glad you like it, Alyssa, but I’m no master chef.” Alyssa looked… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 “Hey, Abe, have you played Command Central Two?” Carlos asked as they walked into their classroom at church. “It’s way harder than the first one.” Abe shook his head. “Nah, I haven’t tried it. After Pastor Cal’s lesson last week, I thought maybe I should give up video games.” The kids… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:14-17; Ephesians 5:22-32 Mara sat with her little brother Dax in their family’s living room, setting up the board game they had received for Christmas. As they were setting up the game pieces, their older sister Abigail and her husband, Daniel, came in. “Hey, can we play?” Daniel asked, tousling Mara’s hair…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:17-25 As Mason scooped up a large spoonful of cookie dough, his mom chuckled. “Hold on, Mason! We’re making cookies, not frisbees. Here, let me make a model for you.” Mom scooped up some dough and made it into a small round ball. “There! We’ll put the cookies in the oven after… Continue Reading…