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    December 16, 2025

    Candy Canes

    Read: Luke 2:4-18 “Mmm…I love candy canes! They’re my favorite Christmas treat,” Abbie said as she licked her sweet candy. “They are yummy,” said Mom. “But what makes them my favorite Christmas candy is the story they tell.” “Candy canes tell a story?” Abbie asked. “Yes,” Mom said with a gleam of excitement in her… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Luke 2:17

    December 15, 2025

    Snowfest

    Read: Isaiah 64:4-6 “Mom, guess what?” said James. “My school is having a snow sculpture contest, and there are prizes!” “What are you going to make?” Mom asked. “A polar bear.” James grinned. “That will be the perfect animal for this cold, snowy weather.” Each day leading up to the contest, James practiced making bears…. Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8

    December 14, 2025

    The Dogsled Ride

    Read: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 “Why do we have to take Mrs. Anderson to church with us tomorrow?” asked Miriam. “She’s so boring—all she talks about is her cat. I can’t stand her!” “I don’t like her either,” said Miriam’s little brother Brendon. “Me neither!” said Flynn, the youngest. “That’s enough!” said Mom. “That’s not a… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:12

    December 13, 2025

    Untamed Tongue

    Read: James 3:3-10 “Why didn’t you invite Jase to come camping with us?” Dad asked as he and Thatcher sat beside their campfire. Thatcher looked at his dad. “His mother’s in a mental hospital!” “Yes,” Dad said. “She’s getting the help she needs for her mental health.” “I knew she was in a hospital, but… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Psalm 39:1

    December 12, 2025

    Forget Your Shoes!

    Read: Isaiah 9:6-7; 53:5-6 Lexie dangled her feet off the bunk bed as her sister got ready for their Christmas program rehearsal. “I’m going to mark my script so I don’t miss any of my lines,” Lexie said. She stuck her pen in her princess purse. “Girls! We need to be at church soon!” Mom… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:32

    December 11, 2025

    A Fake Christmas

    Read: John 3:14-21 “It’s so pretty!” said five-year-old Julia as she stood at the rope barricade and stared in wonder at the shiny balls, glittering stars, and sparkling snow on a Christmas tree at the mall. “Is the snow on the Christmas tree real?” “No,” said Julia’s older sister, Dakota. “It comes in a spray… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

    December 10, 2025

    No Sacrifice Too Great

    Read: Matthew 2:1-12 “Mrs. Chavez read us a short story today called ‘The Gift of the Magi,’” Jenna announced at dinner. “By O. Henry! I love that story,” exclaimed her mother. “It’s about a young couple who were really, really poor,” Jenna told her older brother, Damon. “They really wanted to buy each other a… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Matthew 25:40

    December 9, 2025

    One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece

    Read: Psalm 139:14-18 When Emmalyn got home from school, she went straight to her room, flopped face-first on her bed, and began to cry. Soon there was a knock at her door. “Emmalyn, it’s Mom. Can I come in?” Emmalyn managed to let out a muffled yes, and Mom came in and sat down on… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:10

    December 8, 2025

    The Wrapping Paper Redo

    Read: Romans 12:3-10 “It’s my idea! I should wrap all the presents!” Libby cried. “But you’re not good at wrapping,” Hattie answered. “It’s a class project to raise money for missionaries our church supports. We are going to work together,” Miss Coretta intervened. When Miss Coretta had asked their class for ideas to help support… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:2

    December 7, 2025

    Just Mud

    Read: John 13:3-10; 1 John 1:5-9 “Hudson!” Mom’s voice startled him as he stepped into the kitchen. “Look at your shoes!” Hudson looked down at his feet and then at the trail of mud behind him. “How did your shoes get so dirty?” Mom asked. Hudson shrugged. “I was just outside.” “Well, please go back… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Psalm 51:2