Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Whiskers, Lincoln’s kitten, leaped into the air and batted the shoestring Lincoln was swinging back and forth. “I don’t care how nice Todd is, no one can ever take Dad’s place,” Lincoln told Uncle Shawn. “I don’t want a stepfather.” He sighed. His dad had died a few years before,…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6 “Mark, it’s your turn to help with the dishes tonight,” Mr. Patterson said as the kids finished scraping up the last smudges of tomato sauce with their garlic bread. “Why do I have to do so much around here?” asked Mark. “Because you’re a part of the family, and family members…
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Samantha sighed and slid in her earbuds. Sometimes being part of a blended family wasn’t easy. She now had three siblings instead of just one, and they were constantly arguing. “We always watch this game show on Mondays.” Jessica stood in front of the TV with her hands on her…
Bible Reading: Isaiah 1:16-20 The school bus was expected any minute, so Ethan shoveled his cereal into his mouth. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw his baby sister, Anna, pick up his tablet. He dropped his spoon, darted across the kitchen, and snatched it from her hands. “Don’t touch that!” he…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-5 “Emma!” Mom walked into the living room carrying Emma’s baby brother. “I need you to take care of Andy while I run to the store.” “Can’t Landon do it?” Emma asked. “I want to finish this book I’m reading.” Mom frowned. “You used to love taking care of Andy,” she…
Bible Reading: Acts 16:19-25 Josiah felt like his head was going to explode. “Get married!” he boomed. “You’re going to get married? To Mr. Ford? But what about Dad?” “Josiah, you know that after your dad left us, he married someone else. He won’t be back,” Mom said quietly. “I thought you liked Ryan.” “Not…
Bible Reading: Psalm 19:12-14; Colossians 4:6 Isabela peeked over her brother’s shoulder at the picture he was drawing. “Hey, that’s pretty good! But you need to color in that bit of sky you missed in the corner or turn it into a cloud.” “You’re so bossy!” Matías shot back. “I don’t care what you think,…
Bible Reading: Romans 8:14-17</a > Brad sat at the dining room table with his mom, dad, and two older brothers. He had been part of the family for exactly nine years now. They bowed their heads, and Brad’s dad prayed. “Father in heaven, today we celebrate the day You brought Brad to our family. Thank…
Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1-4; Philippians 2:3-4 “You’re always messing up this room,” Stella said as she pushed her sister’s things off the dresser. “You’re such a pig!” “I am not, you’re the pig. And leave my things alone!” yelled Mila. “Then keep your stuff off my side of the dresser!” Stella shot back. The fighting…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4 “Hi, Grandma!” said McKinley as she stepped off the bus. “I’m glad I get to spend the weekend with you.” “I am too,” said Grandma, giving McKinley a hug. “How is everything at home?” McKinley frowned. “I thought it was great that Dad got married again, but now I don’t like…
