Bible Reading: Genesis 1:27; Romans 8:29 Tyrone scratched his head and looked at the painting. “What is it?” “It’s called Three Musicians. Try squinting your eyes and tilting your head.” “I think I see a clarinet and a guitar, but the musicians look a little weird.” “That’s the beauty of art. Everyone sees something different.”…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3, 7; 1 Peter 1:18-19 “Sold!” proclaimed the fast-talking auctioneer, and Logan grinned at his mother. He found auctions fun and interesting, so he hadn’t minded when she wanted to stop and see what was happening at this antique auction. “Another broken piece of junk sold to the highest bidder,” Logan murmured….
Bible Reading: Luke 12:6-7 In the attic’s dim lamplight, Andrew could see many interesting things—boxes of Christmas ornaments, piles of photograph albums, and trunks filled with camping equipment. He and Dad were hunting for Dad’s old train set—the one he used to play with when he was Andrew’s age. “What’s this?” asked Andrew, stumbling across…
Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6 Cammie let her backpack drop to the ground with a thud. “Hi, Grandma! What are you doing?” “Planting tulip bulbs,” Grandma replied. She patted the dark soil with a practiced hand. “I’m just getting started. Would you like to help?” “Sure!” Cammie looked up at Grandma’s face and laughed. “Will I…
Bible Reading: Mark 14:3-9 “Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week,” Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. “Bria has a great voice, so she’s going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo’s a lot of fun, so he’s in charge of games.” Charlotte…
Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Anita smiled as she looked at the trees and small woodland creatures around her. She loved being in God’s creation and was glad she had the strength to take this walk. Just then, she tripped on a root and was quickly reminded that woody paths can be a…
Bible Reading: Acts 17:24-28 Abe stopped short when he and his friend Laramie passed a bakery window. “Wow!” he said. “I’ve never seen so many different pastries. I want to try them all!” Laramie joined him at the window. “Me too!” As they were looking at the window display, an older couple strolled by. Their…
