Bible Reading: Psalm 92:1-4 “Wow, look at the snow!” six-year-old Emery exclaimed as she and her brother Cole looked out the living room window. Together they watched fat flakes of snow drift down. The weather woman had said a big snowstorm—a blizzard—was coming, so all morning they had watched for it. Emery and Cole had… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 2:1-20 Summer carefully placed the last glittering ornament on the Christmas tree and grinned. “Cameron, it’s ready!” Summer’s older brother started the countdown, then plugged in the lights. “It looks awesome!” Cameron exclaimed. “I like how we pick a color theme every year. Red and gold is the best theme… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 11-15 “Ho, ho, ho! And a merry Christmas to you!” bellowed a tall Santa at the entrance to Mia’s favorite toy store. Mia and her dad were doing some last-minute Christmas shopping. They needed a few more things for the shoeboxes they were filling for kids who lived in orphanages… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 25:1-13; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 “Jesus loves each and every one of you,” said Mrs. Anderson, Kiera’s Bible club teacher. It was the end of the meeting and everyone had their heads bowed for the closing prayer. “He died on the cross and rose again to save you from sin and give you… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:11; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Frustrated, Todd and Jason held blue puzzle pieces in their hands, trying to figure out where to put them. “This is so hard!” Todd said as he tried fitting pieces together. “Every piece looks the same!” Jason slammed down his piece of the blue sky. Mrs. Stenman, Todd’s… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:1-3, 8; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Catch, Wyatt!” Mom tossed a Frisbee high in the air. “Don’t let Avery get it!” Wyatt and Mom were a team against Avery and Dad. Avery squealed and reached for the spinning disk, but Wyatt jumped and caught it with the tips of his fingers. He came… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Peter 1:2-3 “See you tomorrow, guys!” shouted Forest, ducking snowballs as he ran through the back door. “Sounds like quite a fight out there,” said Alec, his older brother. “It is!” exclaimed Forest. “My sled makes a great shield. I built up a stockpile of snowballs behind it, and then—BAM!… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:8-11 Nadia cried out as she tripped on the steps to the door of her house. “Ouch! My knee!” She looked down at her badly skinned knee and started to cry. “What’s wrong?” asked Mom when Nadia came in. Nadia pointed to her knee. “Let’s clean that up,” Mom said, picking up… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:27; Matthew 22:15-21 “Grandpa’s here!” Koda called as his grandfather drove into the yard. “He said he was going to bring some coins for your collection, didn’t he?” said Koda’s sister, Gwen. “I wonder what kind he has.” After greeting everyone, Grandpa put a bag full of coins on the table. “I… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16 “My nose is so ugly,” moaned Bella as she glared at her reflection in the mirror. “Why do I have to be stuck with such a big nose?” “I like your nose just fine,” said Mom. “You’re a beautiful girl.” “Oh, you have to say that,” said Bella. “You’re my mother.”… Continue Reading…