Bible Reading: PSALM 103:8-12 I.think this is the best painting I’ve done yet,” Thea told her cousin Ava as they painted together after school one day. Thea held up her picture of a bright red cardinal perched on a branch. “That’s so good!” said Ava. She studied it a moment. “I really like how you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: JAMES 5:8 Caleb sat on the bucket Grandpa had turned upside down. He reached into the container and grabbed a fishing worm. It felt cool and slimy between his fingers. He watched it curl up and around, struggling to get away. “Let me show you how to bait your hook.” Grandpa reached for… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: PSALM 1:1-6 Ben gaped at the humongous eucalyptus tree. His head was thrown back so he could look up, up, up to the crown. He and his father had planned a daytrip into the lush Tasmanian rainforest just to view this megalith. “The Centurion is the tallest tree in Australia,” his dad told… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: JEREMIAH 29:11-13 Regan sat at the table, working on her half-finished jigsaw puzzle. Holding a small puzzle piece, she stared sadly into space. “You don’t look very happy,” observed Mom as she came by. “Something wrong?” Regan sighed. “It’s just that I’m tired of moving! Sometimes I wish Dad wasn’t in the Army…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 TIMOTHY 3:15-17 As Elise walked past her parents’ room, she noticed her mother pulling a box from the closet shelf. “What’s in that box, Mom?” asked Elise. “It’s full of old keepsakes,” said Mom. “Letters from your dad, photos, report cards, things like that.” “Can I see it?” asked Elise. Mom nodded… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: JOHN 14:1-6 “Wow!” Liam pointed to the back of the cereal box. “Look at this race car model. It’s just like the car Cory Martin drives. You know—the guy who’s been winning lately! This is so big you can sit in it! Cool! Can I cut this out and send it in so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 “Alice, do you have fifty dollars I can borrow?” Sam asked his older sister. “Fifty dollars!” said Alice. “No way! Mom said if you want that video game, you have to earn the money first.” “But I need the game now!” Sam sat down with a loud sigh. “How can I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: DEUTERONOMY 31:6-8; JAMES 1:2-6 Sabrina hauled the grocery bags up the two flights of stairs with a moan. “Every step gets harder!” she complained to no one in particular. Her stepbrother, Justin, flew by her with his bags, taking two steps at a time. “Ha ha! Slow poke!” Sabrina glared at his back…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: MATTHEW 19:13-15; 1 JOHN 4:7-16 Macey and her younger sister, Rachel, looked curiously at Dad when he cleared his throat. “Your mother and I have a surprise for you,” he told them. Macey immediately hoped they were getting a new flat-screen TV, while Rachel envisioned a trip to Disneyland. Mom clasped Dad’s hand…. Continue Reading…