Bible Reading: Romans 12:9-13; Hebrews 6:10-12 “Help me with my mittens, Wes.” Ryder held his hand up to his big brother. “Okay,” said Wes, “but you’re in kindergarten now, Ryder. You should be able to put them on by yourself. Who helps you at school?” “My teacher,” Ryder replied. “Are you boys ready to leave… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “I can’t memorize these verses!” grumbled Carter. He threw his papers down on the table. “There’s no way, so why should I try?” “I’m sure you can do it,” said Mom gently. “I know it’s hard, but it’s worth the time and effort. Not only will you earn a scholarship to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 3:19-24 “Come on, Aaron. Step on it!” Blake urged his older brother. “You can make the light.” “Okay,” said Aaron. “Hang on!” With a burst of speed, they zipped through the traffic light just after it turned red. But then Aaron groaned as he glanced in his rearview mirror and saw a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16; Romans 8:35-39 Naomi could hardly sit still as she waited, eyes closed, for Mom to bring in her birthday cake. Even with her eyes shut, she could tell that the overhead light had been turned out. “Okay, sweetie! Open your eyes!” said Dad at last. Naomi blinked as her eyes adjusted… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:27-30 Henry shut the kitchen door behind him, but he could not shut out the taunting remarks ringing in his head. He walked slowly toward the room where he heard the whir of his mom’s sewing machine. “Did you have a good day, Henry?” asked Mom, looking up. Tears filled Henry’s eyes,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 Swish, swish. The wipers worked furiously to clear the windshield. KA-BOOM! CRACK! Thunder roared as lightning ripped across the sky. Swish, swish, swish, swish. “I’m scared,” Michaela said. “Can you even see the road, Mom?” “Yes, Michaela,” her mom said tensely. Splat! A wall of water struck the windshield as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Acts 24:16; 1 Timothy 1:5, 18-19 “I’m hungry!” declared Elle one afternoon. “And you know what, Toby? There’s candy way up on the top shelf of the cupboard. Let’s sneak some before Mom gets back from the store. She’ll never know! I’ve done it lots of times, and she’s never caught me yet!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 Easton and Cade talked about a complicated football play as they ambled home from school. Suddenly, Easton stopped talking and sniffed the air. “Chocolate chips,” he said. Cade understood immediately. They were nearing Mrs. Jian’s house; she often baked cookies for the neighborhood kids. Even if she didn’t have cookies, they’d… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:18-19; Ephesians 4:20-25 Chris had his flashlights ready and the sleeping bags set up before the doorbell rang. “I’ll get it, Mom!” Chris opened the door wide and grinned at his friend Miles. “Want to play a game?” Chris asked. “Sure!” Miles hugged his mom before she left, and the boys headed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-8 Beth and her dad were outside sitting on their half-built treehouse. Beth was hand-sewing a pillow, and Dad was just about to start on the third wall when Beth asked, “Dad, remember what we talked about last week? About nails being perfect for their user to build with, and about how… Continue Reading…