Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3; John 16:33 “I like walking in the rain,” said Ella as she and her dad headed for the grocery store. Dad held an umbrella, and Ella crowded close to him. Together they sauntered along, comfortable and dry under Dad’s big umbrella. At the store, Ella and her dad ran into the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 4:17; 24:42-44; 28:19-20 Editor’s note: This story deals with terrorism and may not be suitable for some children. “There,” Ian said as he carefully placed the last of his sister’s blocks on top of the tower. Little Kaya grinned, then waved her hand through the tower of blocks. “All fall down!” she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 “Was that Aunt Julie?” asked Logan as his mother hung up the phone. “Yes, it was,” replied Mom with a big smile. “She said the infection in Maria’s eye has completely cleared up. That is such a blessing!” “Yeah!” said Logan as he thought back over the past few months…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:1-9 “Why do you always do that?” asked Miley as she watched her mom adjust the crooked frame on their wall. Mom laughed. “It won’t hang straight, and I want to keep it up here.” Miley shook her head. “You should just buy a new frame.” “I like this one,” Mom said…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:31-40 Editor’s note: This story addresses suicide and may not be suitable for young children. Noah heard Jordan sigh when Miss Volf handed back his science test. “School stinks!” Jordan declared. “I hate tests! I think I’ll just kill myself.” Noah gave him a worried look. “Come on, it can’t be that… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:11-18 “I have a little story to start our class today,” Mr. Larson announced to his Sunday school class. “It has a lesson that goes along with today’s Bible verse.” “Oh no!” said Anthony. “I forgot my Bible again!” “Well, you can scoot your chair over and look on with Terrance,” Mr…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 37:23-24, 30-31 Mom’s going to the hospital for her surgery tomorrow, Amelia thought as she stomped angrily down the stairs. And then she has to have all that chemotherapy. I know that’s to kill any remaining cancer cells, but it will probably make her lose her long, beautiful hair! Amelia wiped away… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:22-32 Little Robby took a bite of his drumstick. “Yum! Dis is good,” he declared. “Not dis, Robby. You need to say this,” Benjamin told him. “Put your tongue on the edge of your upper teeth. Now say th-th-th.” Robby did what his brother told him and made the sound successfully. “You… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:23-25 “Camping is so much fun!” Elijah said as he roasted a marshmallow over the campfire. “Yeah,” said Jasmine. “I wish we didn’t have to go home tomorrow. Can’t we stay until Sunday, Dad?” “I’m afraid not,” said Dad. “I agreed to help serve coffee and doughnuts at church on Sunday.” Elijah… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 20:24-29; 1 Peter 1:8; 1 John 3:1-2 “I’ll believe it when I see it!” said Cole, reaching for a slice of bread. “Oh, Cole, you always say that,” said Ivy. “It’s like your personal motto. You never believe anything! I really did see a squirrel without a tail!” “When you think about… Continue Reading…