Bible Reading: John 12:44-46 At church, Kamaria recited her Bible verse for her teacher. “Isaiah 43:1—‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.’” “Good.” Mrs. Wallace smiled as Kamaria sat down, then turned to the rest of the class. “Since our verse this week says God… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 13:8-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 “Mom, when will people move out of our house?” Anna asked her mother when they were working in the garden one day. Mom sighed. “I really don’t know, honey. It’s been hard on all of us since your father and I lost our jobs, but I’m so… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:22-32 “Mom,” called Miles, “is it okay if Dad and I take a hike before supper?” Mom agreed, so off they went. They were spending a week at a lake, and Miles loved hiking with his dad. Today he had an important question. “People can’t tell that we’re Christians just by looking… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 139:14-18 Mae tossed and turned in her bed. Tomorrow was her birthday, and she was too excited to sleep. She couldn’t stop thinking about her party. “Morning, please come soon!” Mae whispered as she slowly drifted off to sleep. “Happy birthday!” Mom said as she walked into Mae’s bedroom the next morning… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Rachel was gardening with her grandma when her phone lit up. She put down the shovel and took off her green gloves. She crossed her fingers as she pulled her phone out and read the text. Then her shoulders slumped. “Bad news?” Grandma asked. “Yeah.” Rachel sighed. “Karen got the… Continue Reading…

Bible Reading: Psalm 33:6-9 “What are you doing, Mom?” asked Avery when she arrived home from school. She looked around the kitchen. “Wow! Where did all the flowers come from?” There were several very large bouquets on the table and counters. “Your dad brought these home from the church this afternoon. He had a funeral,… Continue Reading…

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…