Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 8:10-18 “There! My homework’s done,” said Amelia, closing her math book. “You finished with yours, Aubrey?” Aubrey nodded. “Yep. Let’s go outside—it’s so nice out tonight.” The girls went out onto the porch. Twinkling stars in the sky glistened like distant diamonds. The full moon seemed to shine brighter than usual. As… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:9-10, 19 Anthony and Ella were relieved when their parents said they could keep the puppy they had found. Anthony even thought Ragamuffin was a good name, but Ella refused to call him that. “Let’s name him Muffin,” she suggested. “Muffins are good!” With a shrug, Anthony agreed. The kids enjoyed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 “C’mon, Ella,” said Anthony. “We need to take out the trash for Dad.” “Okay,” said Ella, and together they hauled empty boxes and papers out to the big bin behind their father’s store. Anthony lifted the trash bin cover, but he slammed it back down quickly. “Ella, there’s something in there…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-8 As Melody nibbled half-heartedly at her breakfast, she thought about the big math test she’d be taking later that day. She had studied hard, but she still felt nervous about it. Tests always made her nervous. “Not hungry this morning, honey?” Mom asked when she noticed Melody’s nearly full cereal bowl…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-5 “You’re growing like a weed!” Landon’s mother stood with tape measure in hand. She had just checked to see how much he had grown since the last time they measured. “Almost two inches,” she announced. “Wow!” Landon was impressed with himself. “Hey, Mom, what makes kids grow?” “Well, a healthy… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 4:35-41 Each time lightning cracked outside the window and thunder shook the house, Lily sank further under the blankets. She pulled them over her head and shivered, waiting for the storm to pass. “Lily?” Her mom’s voice came from the far side of the room. “Mommy?” Lily said, waiting until her mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:6-8; Colossians 3:23-24 “What’s the matter, sis? Ants in your pants?” Daniel asked with a grin. At their campsite, Liz had stepped in the middle of an anthill and was frantically brushing the little creatures off. “It’s not funny, Daniel,” Liz said as her mom helped her finish brushing the ants away…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 3:23; 10:9-10 Ding. The oven timer rang. “C’mon, everybody,” Lucy shouted. “My cookies are done!” Ricky ran in and looked through the oven window. “They’ve melted into one giant mess! And how come it’s so burnt?” Mom grabbed pot holders. “You set the oven temperature to 350 degrees, right?” Lucy… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:10-11; Galatians 5:19-23 “Mom!” yelled Eliza. “Jaden won’t get out of the bathroom!” She pounded her fists on the door. “He spends more time primping than I do!” After taking one last look at his hair in the mirror, Jaden opened the door. Eliza stood there, waiting. He scowled, shoved her backwards,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 118:5-9; Romans 8:31-39 “Guess what happened today,” said Bennett when he got home from school. “Someone freed the frogs in science lab again?” Mom asked as she put a pot of water on the stove to boil. Bennett laughed. “Nope. Devin got his own personal cheerleader.” “A personal cheerleader?” asked Mom. “Now… Continue Reading…