Bible Reading: 1 Kings 2:1-4; 3:5-12 “How about this quote?” Kenton asked as he and Grandpa read a book together about Benjamin Franklin. Kenton’s homework was to write down two of Ben Franklin’s famous quotes. “‘Haste makes waste.’ What does that mean, Grandpa?” “Well, I think it means that when you hurry to get a… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 12:37-43; Ephesians 5:7-8 Landon scuffed the toe of his shoe in the playground dirt. I don’t like the jokes these guys are telling, he thought. They’re not funny, and I don’t like the way they mock different groups of people. But Landon wanted those boys to like him, so when they laughed… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 10:35-45; John 13:12-17 Ella groaned as her parents pulled up to the World Mission Thrift Store. “Why do we have to work here today? They never have anything important for us to do! All we do is sort through toys and clothes. It’s boring!” “Ella,” Dad said, “remember that we are working… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-12 “Oh, I forgot! Jake thought as he stirred his hot cocoa. I’m not supposed to bring this in here anymore because of the new carpet! But Mom was busy outside, and Jake wanted to watch a game on TV. I’ll be careful, he thought. His eyes were on the TV as… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 “I’ve got bad news for you,” announced Mom one morning when Grace and Elijah came down to breakfast. Mom tried to look sad, but her eyes were twinkling. “I just got a text that said school is canceled today because of the snowstorm. Too many roads are closed.” “All right!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:11-14 Daniel’s favorite part of visiting his uncle’s ranch was horseback riding with his older cousin Isaac. Today they were riding out to round up any stray cattle they found. After a half hour of riding, Isaac spotted a few cows wandering off in the distance. He and Daniel trotted over to… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-18 Laney shuffled awkwardly into her new classroom. She felt as if all eyes were on her as she used her walker to slowly make her way to her desk. Mrs. Wilkins smiled broadly at the front of the classroom and announced, “Students, today you have a new classmate. Laney Stafford and… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 4:10-14 “See that, Mom?” Jeremy pointed ahead. “It looks like there’s water on the road—way up there. See it?” He and his mother were driving on the highway, and it was a very hot day. Mom nodded. “It looks like water, but see how it disappears as we get closer? That’s called… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:5-13; 1 Corinthians 10:13 Caleb and his father were out walking when Dad stopped to chat with a man who was working on a car. While they talked, Caleb noticed a very large dog in the yard behind the house. “Hey, there,” he said. “You look like a friendly guy.” The dog… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:11-14 “Brrrr!” Malia’s teeth chattered as she closed the kitchen door and kicked off her boots. “It’s freezing out there, Mom! I need warmer mittens!” “There are lots of mittens in the hall closet,” Mom replied. She opened the closet door, rummaged around, and pulled out knitted hats, mittens, and scarves. “Oh… Continue Reading…