Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:1-3, 9; 19:20-21 “I’m really sorry you didn’t make the team, Declan,” Dad said as they drove home from hockey tryouts. “Me too,” said Declan between sniffs. “I practiced so much and tried so hard, and I did yardwork all summer to earn money for skates and a helmet.” “It must not… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 5:18-19; 1 Timothy 6:17-19 “It sure is good to see you all after so long!” said Liam’s uncle. He was passing through town on a business trip and had stopped in for a brief visit. Uncle Jack handed Liam a package. “Here, Liam. Since you’re such an artist, I thought you might… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14; Philippians 3:8-9 As Luke and his dad watched a basketball game on TV, they shouted and cheered. Luke jumped up and down when his favorite player made one basket after another. “I think that guy is the best player ever!” Luke declared when the game ended. The next day, Luke challenged… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Proverbs 13:4; 19:21 Jay lay in bed, enjoying the warm sun on his face. He felt like sleeping like this forever and ever and— “Wake up!” chirped Mandy, his older sister, barging into his room. “Early bird gets the worm!” Jay scowled and rolled onto his side, covering his face with his blanket…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:12-13 “Well, Grady, did you learn anything new today?” asked Dad. Grady grinned because nearly every night Dad asked the same question at the supper table. Today Grady had an answer ready. “I learned about birds of fire,” he said. “They’re pretty little songbirds, and the real name for them… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Galatians 3:26-29 “Harper, come downstairs. Zoe will be here any minute,” Mom called. Harper had met Zoe at their cancer support group, and the families had grown close. Now the cancer in Zoe’s mom was quickly spreading, and Harper’s family was planning on adopting Zoe if her mother did not recover. Harper dragged… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 4:1-4, 10-11 Ciera was almost home when the boy next door whizzed by on his bike, right through a big puddle on the sidewalk. He laughed as he looked back to see her reaction when the muddy water splashed on her. Shaking off as much water as possible, Ciera ran… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17; Colossians 3:8-10 “Mom!” Riley called as he stared into his closet. “There’s no room for all this new stuff. Where am I going to keep it?” He and his mother had just returned from a shopping trip, and Riley was trying to fit several items of new clothing into his… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “I know Samantha’s older than me, but she and her friends could have asked me to go with them on their camping trip,” Lena muttered as she kicked a shoe across her bedroom floor. She went to find her mother. “I’m too young to do anything that’s fun!” she complained. “I’m… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: John 11:32-36 As Andre turned his bike into the driveway, he skidded on gravel and fell, scraping his elbow. “It’s just a couple of scratches. They don’t hurt,” he said, trying not to wince as his mother disinfected and bandaged his arm. Actually, it hurt quite a bit, but Andre wouldn’t admit it…. Continue Reading…