Reading the Bible

  • Light Needed (Part 1)

    Bible Reading: Psalm 119:105, 127-130</a > “It’s so dark out,” said Cora as she and her brother Josh stumbled along the path through the woods. They had been visiting some friends who were camping just a short distance from their own campsite. “At least we don’t have far to go,” said Josh. “We’re almost—” His…

  • Spiritual Milk

    Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 “What are your thoughts on these verses, Tevin?” asked Dad. “What?” Tevin looked up with a blank expression. They were having devotions in the living room, and Tevin saw the others were watching him, waiting for an answer. “Umm…sorry, I guess I missed the last part.” “Did you hear any…

  • Recharged Power

    Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-12 “Do we have everything?” asked Dad as the family piled into the car to leave for their camping trip. “How about the flashlight? Did somebody pack it?” “I did,” said Kegan. “I took the one with rechargeable batteries.” “Great idea,” said Dad. “All right—here we go!” That evening after supper, Kegan…

  • No Mistakes

    Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:16-21 “Look, Mom,” said Kinsley after reading a story to her little brothers one day. “This book says ponies are baby horses. I thought baby horses were called foals.” “You’re right. People often refer to baby horses as ponies, but that’s actually not correct. Even when they’re fully…

  • The Safe

    Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-8 “Uncle Frank is Dad’s uncle, right?” asked Ben as his mom unlocked the safe in Uncle Frank’s house and took a stack of yellowed papers from it. “That’s right,” said Mom. She set aside one paper. “This has information the hospital needs for Uncle Frank’s records.” She put the other papers…

  • By Myself, Daddy

    Bible Reading: Colossians 1:9-14 Silas watched as his little brother struggled to tie his shoes. When Silas tried to help him, Daniel scowled and pulled away. Silas sighed and waited patiently for the little boy to give up. Finally, Daniel allowed Silas to help him, and the two of them headed for the park. “Dad,…

  • Not Sugar

    Bible Reading: Isaiah 5:20-21 Marcus watched as Jayla placed a cake in the oven to bake. “I’ll clean the bowl,” he offered, licking his lips. “Nope.” Jayla quickly ran water into the bowl. “Raw batter isn’t good for you. You’ll have to wait till the cake is done.” But when the cake was done, it…

  • Open Wide

    Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-135 “Mom, come and see!” Cora called. “Robins are building a nest in the tree by the porch.” Mom went to join Cora, and together they watched a pair of robins fly back and forth with grass, moss, and small twigs in their beaks. A couple of weeks later, the robins began…

  • Living Water

    Bible Reading: Psalm 42:1; John 4:13; 7:38; Revelation 7:17; 21:6 “Look, Aunt Bonnie,” whispered Lanie. “There are deer by the creek!” Lanie and her aunt stopped and watched as a mother deer and her fawn drank from the clear stream that followed the mountain trail. The two hikers stood still and quiet, not wanting to…

  • The Bubble Gum Code

    Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16-17</a > Billy worked the wad of bubble gum in his mouth to one cheek and stepped inside. “I’mmm hooommm.” Dad was at the kitchen table. “How was the birthday party?” “Fntsssssstk!” Dad looked confused. “Fantastic?” Mom smiled. “Glad to hear it.” “Wuved de ways-kah.” “He loved the race car you…