Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 2:4-10 “There sure are lots of apples on your trees this year!” Dominic said as he and his uncle walked through the orchard. “I can’t wait for a piece of Aunt Susan’s apple pie. It’s soooo good with the big scoops of ice cream she always gives me!” Uncle Mike… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Romans 8:18-25 Aiden stared at the trees on the way home from school. It was still warm out, but some of the leaves had begun to change. His trance was broken when they turned down his street. “Can I skip the meet tomorrow, Mom?” asked Aiden. “What! Why?” replied Mom. “I get nervous… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-6; Romans 9:20-21 “This was a great birthday!” Maelie told her parents. “I love my presents—especially my pottery wheel. I can’t wait to use it.” The next day, Maelie found that using the wheel was much harder than it looked. When she first tried to use it, it spun so fast it… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Luke 6:27-31 “I sure miss the kids at my old school,” Caden said. “The only one here who pays much attention to me is Grady, and it’s not like he wants to be friends. He’s just mean.” Caden told his dad some of the unkind things Grady said and did. “I don’t blame… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-8 “Mom, can I stay home from school today?” asked Troy when he came to the kitchen for breakfast. “What for?” asked Mom. “Are you feeling sick?” “No, I’m fine,” said Troy, “but it’s going to be a terrible day! I don’t even want to leave the house.” Mom shook her head…. Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 16-18 Diego came into the kitchen and put down his backpack and baseball glove. “I didn’t make the baseball team, Mom,” he said, close to tears. “Oh, Diego, I’m so sorry.” His mom gave him a hug. “But you can still be on the city team,” she reminded him. “That… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Titus 3:4-8; Revelation 7:15-17 “Oh no!” Tammy whimpered as she stared at her mom’s favorite teacup in shattered pieces on the floor. “You’re busted!” said her older sister, Kim, who was doing her homework at the kitchen table. Tammy could hear her mom’s footsteps coming down the stairs. She frantically tried to find… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Matthew 23:25-28 “Dad, what’s a falsehood?” asked Willow as she plunked herself into a chair beside her father. “A falsehood? Well, a falsehood is a lie.” “That’s what I thought,” Willow said. “It’s a funny word. Why would a lie be called a falsehood?” “I’m not sure,” said Dad, “but one explanation I’ve… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:29-31; Ephesians 3:16-21; 2 Timothy 1:7 Jackson, Grey, and Walker huddled together on the playground. “What are we going to play today?” Grey asked. “Let’s play superheroes,” said Jackson. “I’ll be Mr. Amazing and come and save you from the bad guys.” “One, two, three, SUPERHEROES!” Walker shouted. “Mr. Amazing! Over here!”… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Mark 6:30-32 Jackie sighed and dropped his backpack in the kitchen when he got home from school. “Hurry up and eat,” Mom said as she handed him milk and cookies. “Piano starts in fifteen minutes.” Jackie groaned. “Do I have to, Mom? My basketball coach wants us to practice shooting baskets this afternoon,… Continue Reading…