Bible Reading: Psalm 37:3-8, 39-40; Proverbs 3:5-6 Have you named that kitten yet?” Roman’s dad asked him. Roman grinned and looked at the kitten he was holding. “Yep. This is Snowflake,” he said as the kitten purred and snuggled comfortably in his arms. “Thanks for letting me keep her even though we already have two…
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:11-13 “Can I get a hoverboard, Mom?” Olive pointed to a picture on her computer screen. “I found one online that doesn’t cost too much.” “And the shoes I’ve been wanting are on sale,” said Matt, holding up his tablet. “Everyone’s wearing them! Please can I get a pair?” Mom shook her…
Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 2:22-26 “Just wait! I’ll get my ruler!” Becca shouted at her sister, Annie. She turned away from the family’s Saturday morning breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup to dig in her craft box. I know I’m right! Becca thought. Like all sisters, Becca and Annie sometimes argued. Occasionally, their disagreements slid…
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Sam was grumpy when he got off the school bus. His mom smiled, but he didn’t smile back. He’d had a bad day. First, his friend Aiden didn’t play with him on the playground. At lunch, Sam spilled his milk on his favorite shirt. Then he got a bad grade on…
Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:6-11, 17-18 “Can we stop at the mall?” Marlee asked as they drove past it. “I want a new shirt.” “We don’t have money for that right now, Marlee,” Mom replied. “Besides, you really don’t need a new shirt.” Marlee sighed. “I wish we were rich and didn’t have to worry…
Bible Reading: Psalm 92:12-15 Keisha walked closely beside her mom as they made their way to the subway station. She wasn’t used to all the noise and crowds. Her family had just moved into the city last week, and Keisha felt sad to be so far from her old house and friends. “Mama, I don’t…
Bible Reading: Galatians 5:9 Dakota groaned as she tossed her backpack to the floor. “Mom! You wouldn’t believe what happened at the Bible study.” Mom dumped flour into a bowl. “How’d it go? Not good, I take it.” Dakota was leading a small Bible study at a friend’s house. “No. It was awful.” Dakota plopped…
Bible Reading: Psalm 103:1-5 Paige rubbed her eyes hard. Don’t be a baby, she told herself. So you won’t go to summer camp this year. That’s no reason to cry. She stuffed the camp brochure into her pocket, closed the mailbox, and went into the house. “Is that you, Tom?” called her mother. “No, it’s…
Bible Reading: Psalm 71:14–24 “Who wants to help me sweep up these crumbs?” Mom asked as she picked up the lunch plates and walked to the sink. “I will!” three-year-old Elim yelled enthusiastically as he rushed over to get the broom. Ruby giggled as she watched her little cousin sweep up the crumbs at top…
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:26; 10:29–31 Emerson sat on the steps of his house, thinking about the baseball game. Over and over again, he replayed in his mind each and every time he faced the pitcher—the windup, the throw, waiting for just the right moment to swing . . . and then the miss. By the…
