Bible Reading: Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “What are we going to do?” Emily asked as she and her mother shared some French fries in the mall food court one Saturday afternoon. They had already spent several hours shopping for a dress she could wear to the school concert. Emily was tall for her age,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10; 12:1 “Taya, I’m going to the store,” said Mom one afternoon. “While I’m gone, I’d like you to clean your room.” “Okay,” Taya said. She sat on the edge of her bed and looked around. It shouldn’t take too long to get this done, she thought. She got up and began… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 I want a soapbox race car exactly like the one you had when you won the soapbox derby as a kid, Dad,” said Jase. “You said you saved the directions for making it, right?” Dad nodded, and they went to the attic to look for the papers they needed. Dad… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 10:30-37 “Greta,” said Dad, “will you run these to the mailbox down the street?” He handed Greta a thick stack of envelopes. “Sure thing,” said Greta. She got out her bike and took off down the road. “Whoa!” she yelled as she hit a large bump—and then, “Oh no!” as the envelopes… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 4:1-13; Ephesians 6:10-18 “I can’t wait for the costume party at school!” Aaron yelled as he jumped off the front steps and practiced a high kick. “I’m going to wear all black and be a ninja!” He ducked behind a tree just as his brother Matthew was coming around the garage. “Boo!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Habakkuk 3:19; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Joey’s legs were getting tired after an hour of hiking. Mr. and Mrs. Brandt had taken all the kids in their Sunday school class to a local state park to hike the waterfall trail. Mr. Brandt had told the group that the view at the end of the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-40 Everleigh put the orange juice in the refrigerator. She tried to close the door, but her baby brother had crawled over and was in the way. “Look out, Milo,” she said, nudging him over a few inches. He whimpered a little. A few minutes later Everleigh opened the refrigerator to put… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-3 “My homework is done. Can I watch TV now?” asked Lucas as he joined his parents in the living room. “What are you watching?” “A documentary about the Titanic,” Mom replied. “Boooring. There’s gotta be something better to watch than a documentary!” Lucas protested. “I think you’ll find this one… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 100:3; Colossians 1:15-19 “Mom, which ball should I use for Pluto?” Jack asked as he looked at the different Styrofoam balls his mom had purchased at the craft store for his solar system project. “Pluto?” asked Jack’s little sister, Janie. “Isn’t that the dog we saw at Disney World?” Jack chuckled. “No,… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-6 “Mom, do you know where my backpack is? I can’t find it anywhere, and I have to leave for the bus soon,” Kalie said as she frantically ran from room to room. “Where do you remember seeing it last?” Mom asked. Kalie stopped to think. “Oh no! I think I left… Continue Reading…