Bible Reading: Revelation 20:12-15; 21:2, 27 Kenda used to be glad her name was different from everyone else’s at school—but not anymore. Some of the girls had pencils and notebooks with their names on them. Sophie even had a bike license plate with her name on it. “I want something with my name printed on… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 As Eva and her friend Addison walked through the dining room, Eva pointed to the shelves that held her mother’s prized teacup collection. “Mom only uses these when she has company,” said Eva. “Otherwise, we’re not allowed to touch them. I’ll show you my favorite one.” She took a cup and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:15-17 Dad didn’t look happy when he picked up his son from the principal’s office. Jerry silently followed his dad out to the car. He knew he was in trouble. Again. On the way home, they saw a man hauling an old dresser to the curb. Dad pulled his truck to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 43:10-13 “Look at this!” Andrew pointed to a news story on his mom’s laptop. “‘Thousands Attend Rally for Self-Proclaimed Messiah.’ How can anybody believe that? Everyone knows that Jesus is the Messiah—the only Savior.” “No, Andrew,” Mom said. “Many people have no idea who Jesus is.” Later that day, as Andrew waited… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-13; 3 John 5-8 “I told Pastor Blake we’d be glad to have the Whitlocks stay with us,” said Mom on the way home from church. “They’ll be here next Saturday.” “You did?” asked Joy. She thought about it. “That’s good news and bad news— good news because it’s fun to talk… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; 5:4-5; Ephesians 1:13-14 Bella followed Jason, her older brother, toward the store’s double doors when an alarm beeping overhead caused them to startle and whirl. A husky man wearing a manager badge strode over and demanded to see their purchases. Bella stepped behind Jason, out of the view of several… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 126:5-6; John 11:20-27, 32-44 Esi stood beside her mom and trembled with tears. It was the hardest day of her life. Eric was her brother, but he had also been her best friend. Why did he have to die? Would she really never see him again? “Eric, Eric, Eric,” was all she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:14-18 Uriah loved spending summer vacation with his cousin Korbin—except for the time each evening when Uncle Paul called them together for family devotions. “You don’t really believe all that religious stuff, do you?” Uriah asked Korbin one night from the bed across the room. “Sure I do—but it’s not ‘religious stuff.’… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 20:6-7; 121:1-4 “Dad! Look over there!” Bianca exclaimed as their canoe reached a rough stretch of water. Up ahead, an overturned kayak drifted downstream, and a teenage girl desperately clung to a tree that had fallen partially across the river. “Hang on! We’ll help you!” Dad called as they approached. He turned… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Dalton felt nervous on his way to return books his dad had borrowed from Pastor Green. Our family hasn’t attended any church until lately, but now I have to talk with the pastor! he thought. What in the world could we talk about? Maybe he won’t be home. Dalton parked… Continue Reading…