Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:5-6 Zayden’s eyes widened as his dad took a pair of tweezers from their first aid kit. “Hold still, Zayden,” Dad said. Zayden and his dad had been working on his tree house when a large splinter got lodged in Zayden’s thumb. He instinctively drew back his hand. “I know this will…
Bible Reading: Luke 17:3-4; Ephesians 4:32 Grandma had just finished putting cookies in the oven when Evan came into the kitchen. “I was just about to go outside and cut some roses,” Grandma said. “Want to join me?” Evan nodded and followed her outside. After a few snips, Grandma broke the silence. “What’s on your…
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:23-24; Hebrews 12:14-15 Grandpa looked up when Gabby trudged outside and sat down next to him dejectedly. “Is something the matter?” Grandpa asked. Gabby took a deep breath. “Evan is mad at me. I said I was going to help him with his chores, but then I forgot and went out with…
Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 Dominic grinned as he looked at his little brother. “Your shirt is buttoned wrong, Brock! Look at this.” Dominic tugged at the bottom of the shirt. “See how this side hangs longer at the bottom than the other side?” Brock looked down and began to fumble with the buttons. “Here ….
Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12–17 Greyson sat up, threw his legs over the side of his bed, and dried his tears on the sleeve of his shirt. There’s no use wasting time praying for Dad anymore, he thought. There’s nothing I can do to make things better. I’ve prayed and prayed, but nothing’s changed. Dad’s…
Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 8:11–13; 1 John 1:8–9 Isabelle looked worried as she walked into the living room. “Mom says you’re going to have surgery on your back,” she told her dad. Dad nodded. “Yes, I’ve had a sore back for a long time. The doctor says an old injury is causing the trouble. I was…
Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12–17 David and Timothy were excited about the baby watermelons growing in the garden of their new house. “Come look at our garden!” Timothy said when their new neighbors, Jacob and Brandon, came over to play. “Are those watermelons?” Jacob asked. “Yes,” David answered. “We can’t wait until they’re big enough…
Bible Reading: John 1:1, 10–13 “I have to draw a flower for art class this weekend,” Kezi told her mom. “I think I’ll go draw one of the purple ones growing on the other side of Mr. Preston’s fence.” Mr. Preston was a neighbor the family knew well who had a small farm down the…
Bible Reading: Romans 6:16–23 “Mom, look at this!” called Lori from her bedroom. She had decided to rearrange her furniture, but when she moved the dresser, she saw that the wall behind it was covered with ugly marks. “Isn’t that awful?” exclaimed Lori as her mother walked in. “Tricia must have done that, but I…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:18–23 Dante was getting ready to go meet some friends when his father came in from the backyard. Dad was frowning. “Dante,” he said, “how often do I have to tell you to put the garden tools away when you’re done with them?” He held up a rake and a hoe….
