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…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:4-5; 107:31-32 Marcus picked up a pen and drew a line down the middle of a piece of paper to make two columns. His Sunday school teacher had asked the class to bring in a list of things they were thankful for and a list of things they were not so thankful… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 3:16; Romans 3:23-24 “Cora, can you go get the mail, please?” Cora’s mom asked as she watered her poinsettia. “But it’s so cold out!” Cora complained. Mom gave her a look, and Cora sighed. “All right, I will.” Cora pulled on her boots and coat and stepped out into the cold night…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:6; Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 “Whoa, there!” Mom said when she saw her daughter’s tear-stained cheeks. “What’s wrong?” Lydia sniffled. “Emma and I had a fight.” “I’m sorry to hear that. Come tell me about it.” Mom put two cookies on a plate and poured a glass of milk for Lydia. “What did… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 15:9-17; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Janet stared out the car window, her forehead pressing against the glass. Dad looked over at her. “Anything happen at school today?” he asked gently. “No,” mumbled Janet. “Everything’s fine.” But it wasn’t fine. Janet’s best friend, Sarah, had been ignoring her all week. It bothered Janet so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 34:8-10 “Jamal! Wake up!” Jamal opened one sleepy eye and glanced at the clock on the nightstand. Two o’clock in the morning! Why is Uncle Rob waking me up at this hour? he wondered, sitting up slowly. “I need your help moving some sheep,” whispered Uncle Rob. “It’s raining so hard that… Continue Reading…