Bible Reading: John 10:1, 7-10 “Hi, Mrs. Brown,” said Ryenne when she saw her neighbor take a bag of groceries from her car. “Do you need any help?” “Hi, Ryenne. Why, yes, I could use a little help here today. Thank you.” She opened her purse and took out a ring of keys. “I’m going… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Bethany stared longingly at the gum and candy display in the checkout line. “Mom? Can I get a pack of gum?” she asked. “Not today, Bethany,” Mom responded, sounding flustered. Turning back to the display, Bethany noticed a new bubblegum flavor. Glancing behind her and checking that her… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 15:16 As Simon paged through his mom’s Bible at the breakfast table, he saw something that made him laugh. “Sometimes the Bible uses such funny language,” he said. “Funny language?” asked Mom. “In what way?” “Well, there’s a verse here in Jeremiah that talks about eating God’s Word.” Simon grinned…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:1-5 “Mom! What are you doing?” exclaimed Jaxon when he saw his mom standing beside a bush in the backyard. There were branches in a wheelbarrow and on the grass all around the bush. “Those are the bushes I helped you plant, remember?” Jaxon said. “I like them. Don’t cut them down!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:31-32 Natalie grinned as Mom put a plate of spaghetti in front of her little brother. “You’ll have to wash Landon’s hair when he’s done. He always makes a mess.” Mom smiled. “I know, but it’s worth it. He loves spaghetti.” Feeling her phone buzz, Natalie took it out of her pocket… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-6, 9-11 Maria set up her music stand, then took out her violin. She began to play, but as she drew her bow across the strings, many notes were shaky and unsure. “I’m outta here!” exclaimed her brother Carlos, heading for the door. “Those high, squeaky notes hurt my ears!” “Carlos is… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-12 “What’s wrong with Adison?” asked Noah as his older sister left the room. “Is she sad about something?” “This is the day her college friends leave on their mission trip,” said Mom. “Why didn’t she go?” Noah asked. “She loves helping people.” “Because she was offered a summer job, and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:35-39; Hebrews 13:8 Tears ran down Dedra’s cheeks as her father drove off. Today was the worst day of her life. Earlier that morning, her parents had sat on opposite ends of the couch and calmly spoke the words that tore her world apart. “We both love you, Dedra. We just can’t… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalms 23:4; 34:4; 56:3; Philippians 4:6-7 Aunt Bonnie touched Will’s shoulder. “Is something the matter, Will?” “Not really,” Will answered. He stared at his video game, avoiding his aunt’s eyes. Aunt Bonnie sat down and took the game out of Will’s hands. “Are you worried about your surgery tomorrow? It’s okay to be… Continue Reading…