Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 11:18-21 Owen’s little brother Levi raced up and down the driveway on his bicycle, sometimes getting in the way as Owen practiced skateboarding. “Hey, Levi,” said Noelle, a neighbor who was taking care of the boys while their mother went to the grocery store. “Why don’t you ride on the sidewalk so…
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:20-25 Daniel plopped down on the top step and scowled. His sister, Nia, found him there. “Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and we don’t have a gift for Mom yet,” she said. “Let’s go see what we can find.” “I can’t,” Daniel said. “Mom says I can’t go anywhere. I didn’t clean my…
Bible Reading: Psalm 75:4-7 HONK! Honk-honk-HONK! The horn on little Titus’s tricycle was making an awful racket. Ruby clapped her hands over her ears as she came in from school. “You’re hurting my ears with all that honking!” “Titus,” Mom said, “let Ruby help you take your tricycle to the playroom in the basement.” “But…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-3 Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be appropriate for young children. It’s not fair, Stacy typed into her phone. Mom lets Jubilee go out with her friends after school all the time. Three little dots floated in a pale blue bubble as Ben typed back. She just doesn’t want…
Bible Reading: John 13:35; 14:21-24 “Bye! Have a great time! Take lots of pictures!” Everyone was waving to Leanne and Logan as they left their wedding reception to go on their honeymoon. Joanna noticed Leanne’s little sister Bryn sitting off by herself and looking unhappy. “What’s the matter?” Joanna asked the little girl. Bryn sniffed….
Bible Reading: Proverbs 12:17-22 “There!” Isaac said as he finished pounding a nail. “This is the best tree house ever! When it’s really windy like this, you can feel the whole tree house move. It’s like being in a swaying castle! Let’s ask if we can sleep out here tonight.” “I know my dad won’t…
Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:6-11; Colossians 3:23-24; Hebrews 3:5-6 “Did you memorize today’s verse?” asked Shana. “This is the last week we can recite them for prizes.” Wilder scowled. “I hate memorizing. It’s too hard.” “Don’t forget to feed Bear,” Mom said as she cleared the table. “Then go get ready for church.” At the mention…
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 12:1-3 Kieran watched as his uncle put a bone right in front of Trixie. “No, Trixie! No!” Uncle Stan told the puppy. “Look at me!” Trixie looked straight at her master’s face, then glanced down at the bone she wanted so much. “Trixie, no! Look at me!” The dog…
Bible Reading: James 4:13-16</a > Trey faked to the right, then quickly changed directions and drove to the basket for another score. “That makes it 12-2, Dad,” he said, trying not to smile. Dad shook his head, breathing heavily. “I remember when the only time you ever beat me was when I let you win….
Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:1-3 Charley toddled happily around the living room. He had just learned to walk, and it was Lacie’s job to keep an eye on him while Dad was cooking dinner. He was a very curious little boy and almost always found a way to get into trouble. “Charley, get out of there!…
