Bible Reading: JOHN 15:9-17 When Reagan arrived home from school, her mother was standing on a stepladder, changing a light bulb in the hallway. “I have a new appreciation for light bulbs,” said Mom with a grin. “Until this one burned out, I didn’t realize how dark this hallway could be.” Reagan sighed as she… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19-20; 1 PETER 1:18-21 “Wow! What a lot of people!” Ross exclaimed. He and his sister Stephanie surveyed the scene before them. People were looking at the variety of items arranged on tables along the driveway and on the lawn. Mom sat near the garage with her money box. “I guess… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: HEBREWS 10:23-25 “What’s the matter, Cojack?” Will squatted down beside his puppy’s basket. “Are you lonely? Maybe I can stay home with you this morning.” Even as he spoke, Will knew that wasn’t likely. It was Sunday morning, and his family was getting ready for church. Dad came out to see what was… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: DEUTERONOMY 31:1-6 Hannah’s pet ferret, Sam, stepped carefully through the grass. It was his first time walking outside on the new leash Hannah had just bought at the pet store. The fur on his tail was all puffed up, a sign that he was excited or scared. “It’s all right, Sam,” Hannah said…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: JOHN 6:44; 15:16; EPHESIANS 1:4-5; 1 PETER 2:9 “Dad, let’s get her.” Liam pointed to a puppy wrestling several others. His future companion might not know it yet, but he knew which puppy was the one for him. “Are you sure?” Dad asked. Liam beamed. “Yup!” Liam took his new friend home and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-28 On Memorial Day, Tyler glanced around the cemetery. “Look at all the flags waving in the breeze,” he said, handing Dad the pots of flowers they had brought. “Dad, why do only some of the graves have flags flying beside them?” Nicole asked. She pointed to a special section of… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 JOHN 1:5-10 This time I’ve really done it, Juliana thought. Just moments before, she had been shopping for groceries with her stepmother. She had helped put cheese and bananas in the cart. Then, at the checkout line, she spotted the racks of bubble gum and candy bars for sale. Glancing around to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: PSALM 86:1-7 Graham sat down next to his dad on the couch and sighed. “Is something bothering you?” Dad asked. “I had a bad day at school today,” Graham replied quietly. “I’m sorry,” said Dad. “Want to tell me about it?” “Well, on the way to school, a boy on the bus threw… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: JOHN 15:1-9 “How’s the wood chopping going?” Kara’s mom asked as she set the lunch plates on the table. “It’s going well,” Dad replied. “I found several dead trees that were ready to come down.” After the family thanked God for their meal and began to pass the food, Dad chuckled and said,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: GALATIANS 5:13-14; EPHESIANS 2:8-10 “How about showing Pastor Lopez to his room, Caden?” suggested Mom when the visiting pastor arrived for the weekend. “Sure. You’re going to use my room,” Caden told the pastor, then led the way. “I left some space in the closet for you, and I cleared out the top… Continue Reading…