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    May 29, 2025

    Walking the Beam

    Read: Proverbs 4:20-27; Matthew 14:22-32 Mara climbed up onto the beam Dad had built for her. She was determined to make the school gymnastics team, but after taking a few steps, she wobbled and nearly slipped off. “Focus your eyes on that picture you put up,” Mom said. While staring at the picture on the… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Proverbs 4:25

    May 28, 2025

    Why the Sky Is Blue

    Read: Psalm 104:16-24 Dad rowed the boat to the edge of some lily pads. It was the best place in the lake to catch fish. As Alex sat in the boat with his father, he watched his red and white bobber closely and waited for it to go down, signaling a fish had taken the… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Psalm 104:24

    May 27, 2025

    Allergic Reaction

    Read: Genesis 3:8-23; Romans 6:23; 8:1 Lila normally loved her and Mom’s monthly post-church café tradition. They sat at their usual window seat, but today Lila nudged ice cubes around with her straw in silence. Unable to bear the silence anymore, Mom asked what was wrong. Sighing, Lila responded, “Well, we learned about sin today… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Romans 6:23

    May 26, 2025

    Memorials

    Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 “We’re here!” Joshua and Jonathan tumbled out of the car and ran ahead of their parents through a gate. Then they stopped and looked around, puzzled. “This is a cemetery!” Jonathan said. “I thought we were going to a battlefield!” “Yeah,” said Joshua. “The only soldier around here is that statue… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:24

    May 25, 2025

    Cracked Glass

    Read: Matthew 6:25-30 “Mom, I’m home!” Alyssa called as she came in after school. “Hi, honey!” said Mom. “How was your day? Did you learn anything interesting?” “We sure did!” said Alyssa. “Mr. Eddleman, our science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the other… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:7

    May 24, 2025

    Not Feeling Loved

    Read: Ephesians 3:14-21 As she sat working on her homework alone, Star didn’t feel very loved. It was a holiday weekend, and all her friends had plans. Megan’s parents were taking her to a waterpark. Emma was practicing tennis all weekend with her dad. Mila and her siblings were having fun playing on their new… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: John 15:9

    May 23, 2025

    The Comparison Game

    Read: Exodus 20:12-15; Ephesians 4:25-32 Alastair walked into the kitchen where his sister Stasia was doing homework. “Emerson got in trouble again,” said Alastair. “I can’t believe he’s going to flunk math over this!” Stasia looked up in surprise. “Over what? What did he do?” “Mr. Hoover caught him looking at somebody’s paper during a… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 John 5:17

    May 22, 2025

    A Place of Solitude

    Read: Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 1:35-39 Micah ran into the house and threw his backpack on the kitchen table. “Mom! Do we have any frozen pizza?” He cocked his head. The house was silent. He looked down and noticed Mom’s phone on the counter. That’s weird, he thought. She usually carries it with her. Micah walked… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

    May 21, 2025

    Reading to Remember

    Read: 1 Chronicles 16:11-13 Isaiah sat at the table ready to eat breakfast. While his mom poured a bowl of cereal, he noticed something about her that felt as familiar as her ears; he noticed the silver chain around her neck with a small dice charm at the end. “Mom, why do you always wear… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 16:12

    May 20, 2025

    Stubborn Leaves

    Read: Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:8-14 Iris pointed to an oak tree along the bike path where she was riding with her dad and her brother, Ethan. “Half the leaves on that tree are green, and half are brown!” she said. Ethan laughed. “I guess it can’t decide whether it’s spring or fall.” Dad stopped his… Continue Reading…

    Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:24