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: Proverbs 17:9; 27:9 Sierra watched the TV eagerly when a commercial for her dad’s business appeared on the screen. His company was a sponsor for a local TV station, and an ad for their business had been recorded at the office where he worked. “Where’s your desk, Dad?” asked Sierra. “I don’t see…
Bible Reading: Psalm 3:1–8 Note: This story may not be suitable for young children. “Well, everybody, how was your day?” asked Mom as she passed the chicken. “It was a bit frustrating,” replied Dad. “Jim Green didn’t like my proposal. But he’s the boss; I have to do what he says, so we need to…
Bible Reading: 1 John 3:16–19 Grady had tried to be a good friend to Hyuk. When kids poked fun at Hyuk’s name because it was different from theirs, it was Grady who came to his aid. When they failed to include Hyuk in their plans, Grady was the one who spoke up for him. But…
Bible Reading: John 15:12–14, 17 When Lacey and her brother Julian came home from school, the family dog ran to meet them. “Hey there, Beau,” said Lacey. She reached down to pet him as he bounced back and forth between her and Julian, eagerly wagging his tail. “Hi, kids. How was school today?” asked Mom….
Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:1-5 Marie was sitting alone on the steps, watching a group of girls play, when Lacey arrived at school. As Lacey sat down, Marie rolled her eyes. “I thought you were going to go play with the other girls,” she said. “Go ahead. I don’t care if no one likes me.” Lacey…
Bible Reading: Genesis 16:13; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 28:20 Emma wrung her hands as her mom drove to the museum. Going to the art museum was Emma’s favorite thing to do on a rainy day. She just hoped she wouldn’t see anyone from school. Once they arrived, they looked at a few paintings. Emma moved close…
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15 “Mom! Look at my scarf now!” With a ball of yarn dragging behind her, Ana ran into the kitchen, clutching her knitting needles and the scarf she was learning to knit. “Look how long it’s getting! I think it’s almost finished. Isn’t it perfect?” She spread out the length of the…
Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 9:3-11; Luke 14:13-14 “Lose your kickball scrimmage?” Dad asked. Jason buckled his seatbelt. “No. It’s Adrian again.” “The boy who uses a wheelchair?” Dad grinned. “He’s funny.” “Dad! Should you say that about someone who can’t walk?” “Why not? He wears a T-shirt that says ‘A Wheelchair Is How I Roll.’”…
Bible Reading: James 3:3-8 Abby got in the car feeling guilty. She’d just had a fight with her best friend, who had received a much higher grade on her spelling test. “Look what I got!” Jessica had said, waving her test in the air. “You’re just a proud showoff!” Abby had spat back. As soon…
