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May 26, 2024
The Cranky Neighbor
Bible Reading: Mark 12:28-31 Macy glanced at her brother and made a face as Mrs. Jackson from next door stepped into their yard. Here we go again, she thought. Their neighbor was always mad about something. Mom got up from the porch swing. “Hello,” she said in a cheerful voice. Mrs. Jackson harrumphed. “I thought… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Mark 12:31
May 25, 2024
Like a Kitten
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:28-33 “Mom, what if Dad can’t find another job?” Selah was sitting with Mom on the porch, helping shuck corn for supper. Dad had been out of work for months, and even though her parents were still in good spirits, Selah could tell that money was starting to get tight. Mom smiled… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:19
May 24, 2024
Always Watching
Bible Reading: Psalm 56:3-4; Isaiah 26:3-4; Romans 8:35-39 Editor’s note: This story addresses violence and may not be suitable for some children. Kendall sat on her bed and looked at her mother. “Can’t we just stay home?” she asked. “I don’t want to go downtown. I’m still scared.” There had been a shooting in the… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Psalm 34:15
May 23, 2024
Off the Richter
Bible Reading: Psalms 97:1-6; 104:31-35; Revelation 1:4-7 Enzo was watching TV when he saw small ripples appear in his glass of juice. A moment later, he felt slight vibrations throughout his body, as though someone had just started a car he was sitting in. “Mom!” Enzo yelled as he ran into the kitchen. “The floor… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Psalm 96:9
May 22, 2024
Sweeter than Honey
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:97-104 “What is this?” Lindsey asked her grandma, looking at the metal trays and racks on the kitchen counter. “That’s honeycomb,” Grandma said. “Grandpa took it out of one of our hives earlier.” “It doesn’t look like honey,” Lindsey said doubtfully. Grandma laughed. “Right now, the comb is draining, so if you… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:103
May 21, 2024
Doing It for a Friend
Bible Reading: Mark 2:3-12 Kelvin sighed as he picked up a big box. “This room is full of stuff.” Mom wiped sweat from her forehead. “And we need to get it all moved to the garage. Theresa and her kids will be here soon.” Kelvin and his mom had been struggling since his dad passed… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: John 15:13
May 20, 2024
Bent, Not Broken
Bible Reading: Romans 8:31-39; 2 Corinthians 12:9 The wind blew through Georgia’s hair as she and her uncle paddled their canoe among the reeds that filled the marshes near her new home. She didn’t feel like paddling. Her mom had died of cancer four months before, and now she and her little brother were living… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Isaiah 42:3
May 19, 2024
Give It a Try
Bible Reading: Psalm 34:3-8 “Wanna come to church with me this week, Finn?” asked Tobin, who was at his cousin’s house for the day. “We’re studying the life of Jesus in my Sunday school class, and I think you’d really like it!” “Nah,” muttered Finn. “I don’t like church.” “How do you know?” asked Tobin…. Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Psalm 34:8
May 18, 2024
Hit and Run
Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 “Oh no!” groaned Jonas as he and his mom stood looking at the dent in their car. “What happened?” “Apparently someone backed into the car while we were shopping, but whoever it was didn’t leave a note saying they did it.” Mom sighed. “Well, there’s nothing much we can do about… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Romans 5:8
May 17, 2024
Always Listening
Bible Reading: Psalm 66:19-20 “We’re leaving in five minutes, everybody. Let’s get moving!” Dad called from the garage. Hunter, already packed and ready hours ago, bounded in through the back door. “Mom, Mom! Guess what I found outside!” But, distracted with her preparations, Mom didn’t seem to hear. She bent over the cooler she was… Continue Reading…
Bible Reading: Isaiah 65:24