Bible Reading: ROMANS 12:4-8 The noise of the polisher buzzed in Thabo’s ears as he approached his dad in the driveway. Dad had been working on this old car for months. “Hey, buddy!” Dad turned off the polisher. “Come see how good this paint is looking with a bit of spit and polish.” “That’s gross,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: ROMANS 12:9-18; 1 PETER 4:8-11 Devastation from the storm that had ripped through days before was everywhere Kya looked. She wiped a tear from her dirt-stained cheek as she stepped over the debris of yet another house that had been destroyed in the storm. The people on the tiny, remote island where Kya… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 TIMOTHY 4:12-14 It was a hot Sunday afternoon and Brandon, Bryan, and Mom were squatting beside a little anthill in their backyard. Their eyes followed the busy movements of each little ant as it carried crumbs up and down the anthill. Suddenly Bryan, who had just turned five, looked up at Mom… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: PSALM 100:1-5 Rose listened intently as Mr. and Mrs. Hart, missionaries who worked in India, talked about the people in the village where they lived. “The Indian children love to sing,” said Mr. Hart. “When they hear Mrs. Hart playing her accordion, many come to Bible club.” “The children also love the colorful… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: JAMES 1:17; MALACHI 3:6 “Mom, I can’t find anything in this kitchen!” complained Emilee loudly. “How can I make brownies if I don’t know where anything is?” “Yeah,” said Adrian. “Why did you change everything around? I was going to make a cup of hot chocolate yesterday and couldn’t find the stuff.” “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: EXODUS 4:10-12 Simone sighed when she heard her English assignment. “You’re all going to give a short speech next week,” said Miss Hollis. “Pick any topic that interests you and be prepared to talk about it for two minutes.” After class Simone approached her teacher. “Please don’t make me give a speech, Miss… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: PSALM 56:3; ISAIAH 43:1; MATHEW 14:27-31 “Yay! I get to play in the pool,” Robby exclaimed on his way to swim lessons. “I’m glad you’re excited about learning to swim,” said Dad. As they walked to the pool, Robby saw his teachers at the deep end. One of them did a graceful jump… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: JAMES 4:13-15 “It’s so warm and sunny out today. I wish we could go to the beach,” said Keziah at the breakfast table. “Good idea!” said Dad, and Mom nodded. “Let’s go this afternoon. We can bring a picnic and stay to watch the sunset. We’ll plan to leave as soon as I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 4:11-12; 1 PETER 2:12 “See the world! Travel! Learn a special skill!” urged the announcer on TV. “All you need to do is join the Navy.” “Wow!” said Jude, watching a jet take off from an aircraft carrier on the screen. “That looks like something I’d like to do someday. No… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: PHILIPPIANS 1:21-23; 3:20-21; COLOSSIANS 3:1-3 “You have entered Bear Country.” Logan read aloud the words on the sign posted beside the road. “Bear country! You didn’t say anything about bears when you asked me to camp here this weekend, Grandpa.” Grandpa smiled. “It’s not likely we’ll see any, but it’s good to be… Continue Reading…