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    January 26, 2026

    Different, but Alike

    Read: Colossians 4:5-6; 1 John 4:7-11 “I love being out in the snow,” said Addison, catching a snowflake on the tip of her tongue. Dad smiled. “I know—you never want to come in! But Mom sent me out to tell you dinner is hot and ready.” So Addison and Dad went in and washed up… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 John 4:11

    January 25, 2026

    Dusty Bible

    Read: Psalm 119:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “Your Bible’s getting a bit dusty,” Dad remarked one day when he came into George’s room. George shrugged. “I haven’t moved it in a while.” “No?” Dad asked. “I’ve been busy.” George put the finishing piece on the castle he was building. He loved making all kinds of cool… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: John 20:31

    January 24, 2026

    Come and See

    Read: John 1:45-46; 4:25-29 Michael stood on a stepstool so he could see over the grille to where his dad was working underneath the hood. “What are you doing?” he asked. “I’m replacing the spark plugs,” said Dad. “Then it should run a lot better.” “Cool!” said Michael. “Are you going to do anything else?”… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Psalm 66:5

    January 23, 2026

    Parable of the Bakers

    Read: Matthew 20:9-16 Bright and early in the morning, Kira flew into Grandma’s kitchen with a grin on her face while her cousins were still sleeping upstairs. Grandma had just finished setting out bags of flour and sugar and loads of cookie cutters. This could only mean one thing—Grandma’s delicious sugar cookies. “Oh, Kira, thank… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:18

    January 22, 2026

    Against the Current

    Read: 1 John 2:15-17; 4:1-6 “C’mon, guys!” Lara jumped into the pool. “Let’s make a whirlpool!” “Ooh! Yeah!” Her brother Jerome pushed his goggles up onto his forehead. “A world pool?” Four-year-old Emelia, the youngest of the seven siblings, hung onto the ladder and scrunched her forehead. “A whirlpool, Lia. It’s where we go around… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Romans 12:2

    January 21, 2026

    Fingerprint Art

    Read: Psalm 51:2; Isaiah 43:25; 1 John 1:6-9 Press, stamp! Press, stamp! Kaitlyn’s thumb squished into the orange stamp pad, then she squashed it onto paper. Next, she pushed her finger into the yellow stamp pad, and a sunny oval appeared on the page. Soon she had a collection of colorful fingerprints, and she was… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: John 1:29

    January 20, 2026

    Little Lost Lamb

    Read: Luke 15:4-7; 19:10 “Mom!” Nia ran into the kitchen. “My lamb is gone! I’m sure I latched the door after I fed him, but it’s open now and Wooly is gone.” “Oh dear,” said Mom. “We’d better go look for him.” They started off, calling Wooly’s name as they searched the ditch and fields… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Matthew 18:14

    January 19, 2026

    Can’t Thank You Enough

    Read: Psalm 86:12-13; 2 Corinthians 9:12-15; Revelation 5:9-14 Dominic bit his cheek as he sat at his desk and stared up at his teacher. “I’m sorry, Ms. Foreman,” he said. He looked over at his handwriting on the whiteboard that read, Dominic was here. “Thank you for apologizing,” Ms. Foreman said. “But you knew the… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Psalm 86:12

    January 18, 2026

    A Beautiful Heart

    Read: 1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 3:3-4 Clarissa sat looking at herself in the mirror as Tara’s words spun through her head. You’re just so plain, Tara had said. I don’t think we can be friends. Clarissa had wanted to be friends with Tara, but not anymore. She wore name-brand clothes, had hair… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 Peter 3:4

    January 17, 2026

    Power over Death

    Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children. Read: Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Mom had tears in her eyes as she put down her phone. “Maria, Daniel, I’m so sorry, but Jalen died this morning.” Daniel tried to comfort his younger sister as she began to cry. Jalen was their friend and… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Revelation 1:18