Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Harper’s back at school today, Emma noticed. Maybe her mom is doing better. But a few minutes later, Emma learned that Harper’s mother remained in critical condition after being in a serious car accident a week before. Many of their classmates stared curiously at Harper and avoided speaking to her….
Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11; 1 Peter 5:7 “You’re home early,” said Mom when Marlee came in after school. “I thought you were going to stay and try out for your class play today.” Marlee shook her head. “I changed my mind. The play sounds really fun, but I’m not sure I’d be able to…
Bible Reading: Luke 11:5-10 “Levi, you forgot to pray for Carter today,” said Anna after her older brother finished his prayer at the breakfast table. “You’re not supposed to criticize other people’s prayers,” said Levi. “And anyway, I gave up praying for Carter. It wasn’t working. He’s not interested in coming to church or talking…
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 29:12-13; Romans 8:26-27; 1 Peter 3:12 “I can’t hear you, Grandma!” Tania exclaimed into the phone. Static hissed into her ear, releasing her grandmother’s voice in spurts: “Storm…after…call…” “Grandma!” exclaimed Tania as the line went silent. “Daddy, Grandma’s in the middle of a storm!” Dad placed his homemade bread on a cooling…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-11 “Mom, wait!” Sienna called as she hurriedly tied her shoes. “I’ll come too.” Mom smiled and waited as Sienna ran to catch up with her. “I enjoy having you walk with me,” said Mom. “I like it too,” Sienna replied. “It’s peaceful on Saturday morning.” “Why don’t you come with…
Bible Reading: Psalm 55:16-17, 22 Liam sat slumped on the steps as he watched Uncle Brett help Mom carry the furniture from the house to his truck, which was parked in the driveway. Why doesn’t Dad care about me anymore? Liam wondered. His dad had moved out and filed for divorce. He told Liam that…
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:6-13 When Mom heard Milo slam his bedroom door, she knew something was wrong. She found him sitting on his bed with tears in his eyes. “What’s wrong, Milo?” Mom asked as she sat down beside him. “I had a rotten day. I got a D on my English test—the one I…
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-38 “Can we please skip family devotions tonight?” Anson asked after dinner. “Max is at Wyatt’s house, and they said they’d wait for me before starting a video game. Besides, we already learned about God this week—we were just at church yesterday. So can’t we skip devotions this one time?” Dad looked…
Bible Reading: Psalm 100 “I’ll pray today,” Tamara offered as she sat down for breakfast. “Dear Jesus, bless this food. Please give us good weather,” she prayed, thinking of the outing they had planned for the day. “Keep us safe, and please keep Cole from being fussy. Amen.” When she finished, Dad looked thoughtful as…
Bible Reading: Genesis 17:15-17; 21:1-3; Matthew 7:7-11; Ephesians 3:20-21 “Mom! Come quick!” Mom stumbled out of bed to Cora’s frantic cries. “What’s going on, Cora?” Cora pointed to the gerbil cage in her room. “I woke up and saw Salt and Pepper acting weird, and Salt had something in his mouth, and so I looked…
