Bible Reading: Psalm 101:1-8 Callie sat on her bed, so engrossed in her new library book that she didn’t even notice her mom enter the room. When Mom sat down next to her, Callie jumped and shoved the book under her, hoping her mom hadn’t seen the title. Mom frowned. “You doing okay? I was…
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-6 “Oh no! The squirrel is back!” exclaimed Grandpa. “I thought we had seen the last of him.” “Why don’t you like that little squirrel, Grandpa?” asked Cooper. “Yeah, Grandpa,” said Amelie. “I think he’s cute, all black and fluffy–and look how he can jump!” “Exactly,” said Grandpa. They all peered…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-10 Malachi and Nevaeh watched their toy robots march around the room. Malachi’s was made of clear plastic, and they could see working parts and flashing lights inside the robot’s body. “My robot looks better than yours,” said Nevaeh. “It’s nice and shiny, and you can’t see all the ugly parts…
Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:9-12; 2 Timothy 2:22 Mason got off the bus and started walking home. He was joined by Zachary and Gavin, two high school students who lived on farms adjoining his. “Hey, Gavin,” said Zachary as they walked along a field of watermelons, “let’s get a couple of those.” “I don’t know,”…
Bible Reading: Romans 14:1-13, 19-23 The sound of the lawn mower next door cut through the quiet of a lazy Sunday afternoon as Daphne and her mother worked on a fresh flower arrangement. “I’m glad the Bakers moved in next door,” said Mom. “It’s nice having Christian neighbors, isn’t it?” Daphne handed Mom two red…
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1; Galatians 5:22-6:2 “Mom,” Jade said as she helped put food away after dinner one evening, “I’m confused.” “About what?” Mom asked. “Well, Alice acts like she’s better than some kids at school, and she says mean things to them. She told me she trusted Jesus as her Savior recently, but…
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:1-5; Galatians 5:22-26 Nova stared at the rain out the window while her brother Silas thumbed through a magazine. “There’s nothing to do!” Nova said. “Why don’t you come help me with this picture album,” said Mom. “Since you know most of the people in the pictures, you might enjoy it.”…
Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:1, 4; Ephesians 4:29-32 “Hey, Steve! Check out the progress I’ve made on my coloring book!” Miffed by his little sister’s insistent nudge, Steve barked a quick-tempered, “Not now, Lily! Can’t you see I’m trying to sleep?” “Guys, please try to get along,” Mom chimed in. “We’ll be at our next stop…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-10 Brynn tied her hair up in a ponytail. Turning away from the mirror, she bumped into her little sister Chloe. “Mom!” yelled Brynn, grabbing Chloe by the hand and pulling her to the living room. “Chloe’s driving me crazy! Can you keep her with you? She’s like a shadow. She…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:18-21 “Whew! I’m so hot!” Matt groaned as he slowly cycled up a hill. Sweat ran down his face and his legs were aching. A few feet ahead, Dad turned around and grinned. “You’re doing great! Just over this hill is a café. We’ll stop for ice cream.” Before Matt could answer,…
