Bible Reading: Psalm 119:14-18 “I. love going on a walk with you every afternoon,” Ruby told her grandfather. “I feel like I missed out by not joining you sooner like I said I would. I knew walking would be good for me and being with you would be fun, but I had a hard time… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:12, 15, 18-21 There was much excitement as Jase and his family waited at the airport. Uncle Dan and Aunt Mary were returning home after spending several years serving as missionaries. Everyone was eager to see their little son, Benjamin, who had been born in Africa. When the families finally got together,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 2:1-3 “Are you pitching today?” asked James’s older brother, Jackson. James grinned. “Yep. And I’m gonna strike out all those guys.” Jackson laughed. “I hope you’re right.” Jackson had recently gotten his driver’s license and was taking his younger brother to the baseball park. As James talked about the upcoming game, Jackson… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 22:34-40; Hebrews 13:1-3 The moment the last bell rang, Jenny texted her mom to see if she could go get ice cream after school. Within seconds she had an answer. “Yay! I can go,” she told her best friend, Emma. “Mom will pick me up at four.” At the ice cream shop,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: James 1:2-4, 12 Stunned, Ayden stared at his dad. He had just learned that his father had a very serious disease, and the doctors could not promise that surgery would help. “You’re not going to die, are you?” whispered Ayden. Ayden’s father didn’t answer immediately. “That’s something only God knows for sure,” he… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15 Katie browsed through the toys at the church’s huge indoor sale while her mom sorted through stacks of books. “Isn’t it great that all the proceeds go toward the youth group mission trip?” she overheard her mom say to one of her friends who was volunteering at the sale. Then Katie… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-22, 33 Pam sat on the couch at her grandparents’ house forlornly. Her mother had dropped her off earlier while her sister and friends went to the pool. Her grandma studied her for a moment. “So, Pam,” she started. “When your mom dropped you off, she said you weren’t going to the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Mom, remember I told you about Amanda—a new girl in my class at school? She’s really nice,” Erin said one evening. “In art class today, I was looking at the picture she was painting, and my brush accidentally bumped the corner of it. I was sure she’d be mad, but she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:5-9 “Mom,” Davy said as he scrubbed the car. “Can I ask you a question?” “I don’t know, can you?” his mom responded with a teasing smile. “Mom, this is serious!” Davy cried. “Okay, sorry,” Mom said. “Fire away!” “Jake and I were talking about heaven today, and he said… Continue Reading…