Bible Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 2:10-11; 13:1 Carley felt a sharp poke under the table. “Knock it off, Brooks!” she hissed, aiming a kick back at her brother. He scowled at her and then snuck a look at Dad, who was reading a Bible passage for family devotions. “A friend loves at all times,”…
Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-11, 20-21 “Can you think of anyone who needs a friend?” Abby’s Sunday school teacher asked the class. “During His time on earth, Jesus sought out those who were rejected or ignored by others so they would know they were loved by God. When we reach out to those who are…
Bible Reading: Mark 12:28-34 “Mom!” Landon screamed, running toward her car. A truck had hit it as she was turning into their driveway. Please, God! Landon prayed as he approached the driver’s side. Please let Mom be okay. As Landon opened the car door, his mom gave him a shaky smile. “I’m all right,” she…
Bible Reading: Philippians 2:3-8, 13-15 Maggie flipped through the channels on TV while she finished her snack. “All done?” her mom asked. “Good. Now before you do anything else, you need to clean your room. And then practice piano.” Maggie groaned. “Mom!” Seeing her mother’s warning look, Maggie stopped complaining and hurried to her bedroom….
Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:12-16 The Parker house was often loud. With two daughters pretending to be princesses one minute and superheroes the next, it was usually happy too. But there were times when Maddie Parker, age eight, and Tina Parker, age six, were loudly unhappy. “Dad!” shouted Maddie. “Tina’s hogging the crayons!” “I was using…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:26-27, 31-32 “Please clear the table for me tonight, kids. I’ve got to get ready for a presentation tomorrow.” Mom’s voice got muffled as she went down the hall to her office. “Thanks!” “Mom never has time for us anymore,” complained Eliana as she and her brother Jacob cleared the dishes away….
Bible Reading: Psalm 133 Caleb tapped his pencil impatiently on the paper in front of him. “Whoever thought up this assignment for our class at church sure doesn’t know you, Janae!” he teased. “I have to write down ten reasons why I like my sister, and I can’t even think of one!” “Thanks a lot!”…
Bible Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 “Oh no!” exclaimed Dad as he turned the car into the driveway. “I ordered some firewood to be delivered, but look where they stacked it! I told them to put it on the patio.” He shook his head. “Looks like you get to move the wood, Jeremiah.” “Why me?” demanded…
Bible Reading: Matthew 22:36-40; Philippians 2:1-4 “How was your birthday, honey?” asked Dad as he opened the car door. “It was great!” said Madeline as she wiggled into her seat. “I got a doll from Mom. She’ll be best friends with the doll you gave me. I can’t wait for them to play together.” “That’s…
Bible Reading: John 15:9–12, 16–17 Tegan went outside and called loudly for her brother. “What a really dumb idea,” she said, “sending flowers to Tina! She’s not our mom, and you didn’t have any right putting my name on that card.” “I like her, and I thought she should get flowers for Mother’s Day, but…
