Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 26-27; Galatians 6:2 “I don’t see why I have to go to the hospital to see Anne,” said Fay. “Even though she’s in my class at church, we aren’t really close friends, and I have other stuff I want to do.” “There must be lots of things Anne would like…
Bible Reading: John 1:44-49 “Hey, Kaden,” Antonio called as he caught up with his friend in the school hallway. “There’s going to be a special kids’ program at my church on Sunday. Why don’t you come?” “Nah,” said Kaden. “I’m gonna watch the baseball game on TV. Nothing’s gonna get in the way of me…
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14, 21-28 Rachel watched as Mom tied the sash of Kayleigh’s sparkly new dress and handed her a basket of flower petals. “It’s not fair,” Rachel muttered. She had never gotten to be a flower girl, but her little sister had been picked for that job in Aunt Erin’s wedding. “All…
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16; Acts 2:40-44 Max was passing the kitchen door when he heard his little brother’s voice. “Dad, can I please have those shoes? They’re the kind Tyler Ford wears.” Max grinned and went into the kitchen. “Do you think that since Tyler Ford is a basketball star those shoes will automatically turn…
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15; Hebrews 10:24-25 Lydia and Nick helped their dad load groceries into the car. “I hope it stops snowing soon,” Nick said as he closed the trunk. Hearing the sound of spinning tires, he looked around the snow-covered parking lot. A few rows over, a car was having trouble moving. “Let’s…
Bible Reading: Matthew 13:18-23 When Phoebe got home from school, she found Grandpa on his knees in the garden. “What are you doing?” Phoebe asked. “Planting vegetables,” replied Grandpa. He grinned. “Aren’t you glad we live in a climate where we can grow things all year round? Nothing tastes better than vegetables fresh from the…
Bible Reading: James 1:21-25 Ryan, Avery, and Mom took off on horseback down the dirt road—Ryan and Avery on Velvet, and Mom on Lady. Ryan glanced back toward the stable. “Look,” he said. “Dad is feeding Buster his grain.” Buster was an older horse, and when he ate with the others, he often got pushed…
Bible Reading: Romans 12:3-5 “I want to play first base this year, and Coach Nichols won’t let me!” said Quincy. “He says I’ll help the team more if I play right field.” He frowned. “The guys have a saying about right field. They say, ‘right field equals left out,’ because the ball never gets hit…
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 1:5-9 “Benji, here’s your vitamin.” Mom handed Benji a chewable multivitamin as he got up from the dinner table. Benji looked at the vitamin in his hand. “Is this a supper mint?” “A supper mint?” asked Mom. “No, it’s a vitamin. Why would you think it’s a mint?” “Because we’re supposed…
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:137-144 “It’s still raining,” said Hayley. “Isn’t the sun ever going to shine again?” “We need rain to make the garden grow,” said Mom. She smiled at her daughter. “This might be a good time for you to pray and read your Bible. You haven’t done that yet today, have you?” “No—but…
