Bible Reading: Psalm 121:1-4 Rose excitedly walked her first two-wheeler bicycle from the store to the car. “We’ll put the training wheels on when we get home,” Dad said as he loaded it into the back of the van. “I’ll help you learn to ride it too.” “I don’t need training wheels! I can ride…
Bible Reading: Mark 6:30-32 “Are we almost there?” Noelle asked. “I can’t wait to go swimming!” “There it is!” Cameron shouted as the car rounded a bend and the little cottage came into view. Dad parked by the front door, and Noelle and Cameron helped their parents unpack the car. “I’m starving!” declared Cameron when…
Bible Reading: Colossians 2:6-10 “Mom!” cried Maria as she slammed the screen door behind her. “Come look at my rose bush. It’s not growing!” Grabbing her mother’s hand, Maria led her out to the flower bed and pointed to a limp, wilting rose plant. “Why didn’t my roses grow?” Maria asked. “Yours did.” Maria’s older…
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:6-7 “The storm is definitely kicking up,” Dad said as he finished charging his phone. “Dad!” Robby shouted over the sound of the raging wind outside. “Are you sure the house won’t blow away?” Dad pulled Robby closer. “The house is groaning, but it was built to handle hurricanes—and with the windows…
Bible Reading: Nehemiah 4:6-15 “Guess what? After class today, Logan trusted Jesus as his Savior!” Rayden excitedly told his family on the way home from church. “That’s great!” Dad exclaimed. “Wonderful!” added Mom enthusiastically. “Your prayers have been answered.” But Rayden’s sister Esme frowned. “Why doesn’t God answer my prayers too?” she asked. “I pray…
Bible Reading: Psalm 55:1-2; James 5:13-16 “Uncle Jeff is finally out of the hospital,” Mom told Nathan as they were setting the table. “Isn’t that great? Aunt Kate’s going to bring him here for something to eat before he goes home.” Nathan’s stomach churned. He bit his lip and shrugged. Uncle Jeff had been in…
Bible Reading: Psalm 34:8-10; 84:11; James 1:17 Cruising into the driveway on her bike, Zoey waved at her dad. “I love my new bike!” she exclaimed as she hopped off. “I never really thought I’d get such a great gift for my birthday!” She gave her dad a hug. “Dad, you’re the best! You knew…
Bible Reading: Genesis 1:29-31; Psalm 34:8-10 “Ouch! Mom, that’s too tight.” Renee pulled away from her mother. “I’m sorry, Renee. But if your ponytail isn’t tight, it might not stay in. You don’t want it in your face, do you?” Renee sighed as she let her mom finish doing her hair. “Why are we going…
Bible Reading: Acts 17:24, 27-28 Feeling a little nervous about babysitting at the home of a family friend, Anna rang the doorbell. Mrs. King greeted her with a smile. “All ready to work?” she asked. Anna nodded. “Good.” Mrs. King brought her inside and pointed to a list of emergency numbers on a table by…
Bible Reading: Mark 12:28-34 “Mom!” Landon screamed, running toward her car. A truck had hit it as she was turning into their driveway. Please, God! Landon prayed as he approached the driver’s side. Please let Mom be okay. As Landon opened the car door, his mom gave him a shaky smile. “I’m all right,” she…
