Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-8; James 2:1-9 “Mom, are we going to get the new kitties this week?” Serena squealed in anticipation. “Yeah!” Cole jumped up and down. “I can’t wait much longer!” Mom laughed. “Now that you mention it, kids…they will be here in about an hour! But I need to let you both know… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 5:1-5 BOOM! A clap of thunder shook the house, and rain began to pour down. “That sounded awfully close,” said Camila in a shaky voice. “I hate storms.” “I know,” Grandma said. “When I was your age, I’d go hide under the covers. I felt safer if I didn’t have to see… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:14-17 “I can’t wait to choose a new book to buy with my birthday money!” Abigail said, her brown eyes sparkling as she and her mom walked toward Sheldon’s, a new children’s bookstore that was opening that day in town. Outside the store, Abigail stared at the window display with a collection… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:1-6 “I like our new church, don’t you?” said Claire’s mom. “And don’t forget, your kids’ class will be starting soon.” Claire walked over to the aquarium where her pet turtle Shelley lived. As she dropped some fresh greens into the aquarium for Shelley to eat, she said, “Mom, I’m nervous about… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 6:28-37 “When are we going to eat?” Henry asked as he and the others in his Sunday school class hiked down a trail in a national forest. For weeks the class of sixth-grade boys had been planning this outing—a couple days of backpacking, cooking over a campfire, and sleeping under the stars…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “Close your eyes, Eric, and tell me what this smells like,” said Aria. Her brother did as directed, and Aria held a stack of papers under his nose. Eric sniffed cautiously. “Coffee,” he said, making a face. He opened his eyes and stared. “Wow! I thought you had a cup… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:24; James 3:3-5, 7-10 The peace and quiet upstairs was suddenly shattered by accusing voices. “You’re a crybaby!” Will told his sister, Chloe. “Oh yeah? You’re a tattletale!” Chloe replied. “Will! Chloe! Come down right now!” Mom called from downstairs where she and Aunt Susie were cooking. Two red-faced kids trudged into… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:6-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11 Brendan stared at the rain pouring down outside his living room window. “Something on your mind, son?” asked Dad. “I’m just thinking about spiritual gifts. I don’t think I have one,” Brendan said. “Hmm,” Dad said thoughtfully. “Well, think about things that give you energy and joy. What… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16 Asher put a quarter into the gumball machine at the grocery store. The colorful balls in the machine shifted around. Then Asher heard a plunk as a yellow gumball fell into the slot. Asher picked it up, popped it into his mouth, and walked with his mom to their car. On… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 2:10-12 “Look out!” Caroline ducked as a football sailed over her head. Her older cousin Jacob ran past to retrieve the ball. “Sorry about that,” he said as he scooped it up. Caroline laughed. “No problem. It missed me!” “Want to join us?” asked Jacob as he turned to resume his game… Continue Reading…