Reading the Bible

  • Mockingbirds

    Bible Reading: 2 Peter 2:1-3 “Dad, what kind of bird is singing in that tree?” “Sounds like a Carolina wren. Let’s see if we can spot him.” “I heard it again,” Brayden whispered. “From right up there.” Dad looked and then laughed. “That’s a mockingbird, Brayden. He fooled us.” “What do you mean?” “Mockingbirds imitate…

  • The Doctor Knows Best

    Bible Reading: James 1:21-25 “How are you feeling, Aunt Eva?” asked Toby’s mom when they stopped at the elderly woman’s home to drop off a casserole. “I feel just miserable,” replied Aunt Eva. “I went to a new doctor, but he hasn’t done me a bit of good. It’s been a waste of money to…

  • Just Can’t Wait

    Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 “So, Cal, how’s your Bible reading going?” Mr. Dave asked before stuffing half a taco into his mouth. “Well, I did it every day this week like you said,” Cal said, fighting to fold his taco so it wouldn’t drop all its contents. “But I don’t get why I need to…

  • More than Milk

    Bible Reading: Hebrews 5:12-14 Morgan sighed and closed her Bible. “I’ve been working on my memory verse, but it’s way too long,” she complained. “I’ll never be able to learn it! I don’t even understand what it means.” She watched her mother put Malachi into a high chair and tie his bib. “Can I feed…

  • Don’t Gulp It Down

    Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-16 Luke was obviously in a big hurry as he ate. He took huge bites, and he grabbed his milk to wash down large mouthfuls of food. He finished eating long before the rest of his family. “Can I be excused?” he asked. “Jameson invited me over to watch a movie. Can…

  • Glow in the Dark

    Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:8-10; Philippians 2:14-16</a > “Hey, Carla! I need your help!” Ava called to her older sister. “For what?” Carla walked to Ava’s open door and saw her sister on a ladder in the middle of her room. “Will you come and help me put these glow-in-the-dark stars on my ceiling?” Ava asked….

  • Brain Overload

    Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 “I just don’t understand!” William cried. He shoved his Bible away from him and slumped back in his chair. “How am I supposed to be a Christian if I don’t know everything there is to know about the Bible?” Dad set his coffee mug on the kitchen table and sat…

  • Bubbles

    Bible Reading: Psalm 103:15-18; Ephesians 5:15-21 Jaycee pointed to a display at the grocery store. “Grandma, can we buy some bubble stuff? Amelia and I can share a bottle.” Jaycee and her sister were spending a weekend with their grandmother. “How would you like to make your own bubble solution instead?” Grandma asked. “All it…

  • Treasure Hunt List

    Bible Reading: Acts 17:10-12; Hebrews 10:24-25 The kids in Jon’s youth group were having a great time on their nighttime treasure hunt. They roamed the dark woods, studying the clues and figuring out what they had to find. Jon shone his flashlight on the list Mr. Scott had given them and pointed to one of…