Bible Reading: James 2:1-5 “We have three new girls in my class,” Mae told her mom. “I really like one of them. Her name is Olivia. Can I invite her to my birthday party?” “Sure,” said Mom. “But you’re inviting all the girls in your class, aren’t you? The party will give the new girls… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 17:20-23; Romans 12:10, 16-18 Tyrone blasted his trumpet in frustration. He still was having a hard time playing the song for the upcoming school concert. “Ugh,” he grumbled to himself. “Why doesn’t this sound right?” “Ty? Are you okay in there?” his mom called out from the kitchen. Tyrone’s older brother, Marcus,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:11-13 “So, what’d you do at Aleah’s this weekend?” Claire’s dad asked while making dinner. “Well, first we painted each other’s nails, then we watched a movie and talked till we both fell asleep. But by Saturday morning we were bored, so Aleah suggested we help her mom run the food pantry… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:1-3 “Tears spilled down Sophia’s cheeks. “I want Grandpa back,” she said. She knew her grandpa was with Jesus, but she missed him so much. She remembered the good times they’d had reading stories, going for walks, and playing games. Mom put an arm around her. “It’s hard to lose someone we… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 7:41-47 “Ouch!” exclaimed Eric. He dug snow out of his hood. “No fair! We said not above the shoulders!” “It was an accident,” said Anton, aiming another snowball at his brother. Eric ducked. “Stop! Snow is sliding down my back!” Yet another snowball sailed toward Eric in response, triggering his escape to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:22-24 Addy tiptoed around the piles of junk strewn all over the floor. “This place is a mess,” she called to her dad. “I don’t know why you would want to live here!” Dad grinned. “But this fixer-upper has so much potential, Addy! You have to look beyond the mess… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 41:50-52, 50:15-21; Isaiah 48:10-11 Dad swallowed a big bite of hamburger and looked around the dinner table. “I learned something new in that book about Yellowstone I’m reading,” he said. “I can’t wait to go to Yellowstone!” Mom’s eyes glistened with excitement. “What did you learn, Dad?” Joy asked. “Well, remember what… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 95:1-3; Philippians 2:13-14 “Micah, get up! Time to get ready for school,” called Mom. Micah pulled the covers over his head and burrowed deeper into the warm cocoon of blankets. He didn’t even open his eyes. He was too busy dreaming about being the pilot of a big jet and traveling around… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8 “Want to come over to my house on Saturday, Ryleigh?” asked Nora, looking hopefully at her friend as they walked out of the school building. “Can’t! I’m going to Finley’s house with some of the other cheerleaders.” Ryleigh gave Nora a quick smile and hurried away. Nora felt a familiar knot… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-6 “This is going to be fun!” Tessa declared. She was eager to have her grandmother teach her how to weave a basket. Tessa watched Grandma lift a bucket filled with water and reeds out of the sink. “Watch carefully now,” said Grandma. She demonstrated how to bend the reeds and explained… Continue Reading…