Bible Reading: Luke 16:10-12; Colossians 3:23-24 Simon burst into the living room. “Look what I’ve got! I bought a new model plane with my birthday money from Grandma.” Simon held up the box so his dad could see the picture of his new model. “Very nice,” replied Dad. “You’re getting quite a collection.” Simon nodded…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:33 When Mia and Liam entered Grandma’s kitchen, Grandma was stirring something in a kettle on the stove. “What are you making, Grandma?” asked Mia. “It smells weird.” “I’m making playdough for my Sunday school kids,” Grandma replied. “Would you like to help?” “Yes!” the twins both exclaimed. They watched as Grandma… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Timothy 2:15 “Time to go home, Bella. I’m afraid nobody’s showing up,” Mom said gently. Bella looked at the stacks of secondhand clothing—donated by Bella’s homeschool group and her church—covering each table in the church activity room. Bella and her family had sorted through each piece to be sure they… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:3, 9; 19:21; Romans 12:4-8 Ben glided back and forth on the porch swing and stared at the trees. “A penny for your thoughts, Ben,” Dad said, carrying flowers to plant in the window boxes. “You look so serious.” “I’ve been wondering what I’ll be when I grow up,” Ben said. Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Sam walked into the kitchen. “Hi, Mom! I’m home!” Mom looked up from her work. “Hi, honey. Have you seen our new neighbors today?” she asked. “I saw a girl out in the yard, and she looks like she’s just about your age. You should go meet her.” “I already… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 20:30-31; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12 Carlos shut his book with a contented sigh. He’d just finished over four hundred pages and couldn’t wait to get the next book in the series. “Hey, Dad,” said Carlos as he walked into the kitchen. “Can we go to the library? I finished my book,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3-4; Philippians 4:6-7 Connor ran into the water. The rolling waves cooled his warm body and relaxed his troubled mind. Because it felt so good and soothing to him, he swam out to deeper water. “I wish I could stay here forever and not think about anything,” he murmured to himself. But… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 2:14-18 Sydney was trying on her new school clothes when her mom looked into the room. “How are you liking the clothes we ordered online?” Mom asked. “Do they fit?” “I like them a lot, and all the shirts and pants fit,” Sydney said. “But these shoes are too small—my feet must… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-4 Tony burst into the house with his sister right on his heels. “Mom—tell Kim she’s totally wrong.” “No, I’m right!” Kim pushed past him. “Mom, heaven is perfect and wonderful, right?” Mom nodded. “In every way.” Kim pointed at Tony. “See? I’m right.” Tony shook his head. “She thinks there’ll be… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:15-16 Mom brought Noah some hot broth and raspberry gelatin for lunch. “This should feel good on your throat,” she said as she sat down beside him. “Jesus understands,” Noah read as he looked at a little card Mom had placed on his tray. “Mom, do you think Jesus was ever… Continue Reading…