Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-22; 1 John 2:3-6 “Mom, why do we do devotions every day?” asked Bo as she picked up a book with colorful illustrations of birds and flowers. “It seems like we get enough Bible teaching by going to church every week.” As she spoke, she thumbed through the book she was…
Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:11-16 “Mom, look at Tommy!” Avery laughed as her little brother waved his spoon and smeared mashed potatoes over his face. He dipped the spoon back into his bowl and then put it to his mouth. “Big boy!” Avery cheered. “You got it all in this time.” “Pretty soon he’ll be…
Bible Reading: John 17:17; Acts 10:43; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Jonah put his school books down and sat at the kitchen table. He sighed, remembering a conversation he had at school that afternoon. “Ram thinks the stories in the Bible—like Jesus healing people and doing other amazing things—are just made-up,” he told his mother. “Same as…
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:162-168 Willow stood at the entrance to the flea market and gazed at the noisy scene. Vendors and customers were talking loudly to be heard, and booths full of dishes, toys, books, and furniture spread out through the whole building. “Wow! What a lot of stuff!” she exclaimed as she ran to…
Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Cole turned over to avoid the sunlight streaming through the window and snuggled back down under the covers. Then he remembered he was at his grandparents’ farm for a visit. Quickly, he jumped out of bed, got dressed, and went to the kitchen where Grandma was fixing breakfast. “Grandpa is…
Bible Reading: Psalm 19:7-11 The mining cars rattled along the tracks as Parker and his family peered ahead into the dimly lit interior of the old mining shaft. “Do you think we could still find gold down here?” Parker asked excitedly. The tour guide chuckled. “Got a little gold fever?” he asked. “Gold fever?” asked…
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: Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-10 Brynn tied her hair up in a ponytail. Turning away from the mirror, she bumped into her little sister Chloe. “Mom!” yelled Brynn, grabbing Chloe by the hand and pulling her to the living room. “Chloe’s driving me crazy! Can you keep her with you? She’s like a shadow. She…
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:4-8 “Can you sleep at our campsite tonight?” Josh asked his friend Ben after spending the evening with Ben’s family. “My mom says it’s okay with her.” “Can I, Mom? Then I won’t wake you when I get up early to go fishing.” Ben’s mom nodded. “Okay, but it’s already dark, so…
