Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:4-9 “You’re late. The game is over,” said Parker’s brother Hunter as he put his glove and baseball cleats into a duffel bag. “Hey! Where’d you get that drink?” Parker held up his slushy and shook it with a grin. “I got it at that new ice cream place on my way…
Bible Reading: John 20:19-20, 24-31 “Let’s play hide-and-seek!” said Ethan. He was at his friend Jin’s house where there were lots of great places to hide. “Mei can play too.” They found Jin’s sister, who agreed to play. “I’ll be it first,” Jin volunteered. He covered his eyes and counted. “One, two, three, four…” As…
Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 Derek stood at the glass counter as his mom handed over his grandmother’s emerald necklace. A man took it and handed her some money. Derek heard her sigh as she placed it in her wallet. They walked silently out of the shop. On the bus ride home, Derek finally spoke. “Mom,…
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 “Everybody all set?” asked Dad as his family piled in the car after shopping for a new couch. “Are we all buckled in?” “I’m ready,” said Eli. “But after trying the comfortable recliner in that store, these seats feel like stone or marble or something.” “That’s a really nice store…
Bible Reading: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 3:10-12 “Yuck!” Londyn made a face, hurried to the sink, and spit out her milk. “Londyn! What on earth…” “Mom, this milk tastes terrible!” Londyn exclaimed. “There’s something wrong with it!” “There is?” Mom checked the milk. “It’s starting to go sour. I’ll get a fresh gallon when I go…
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 “Guess what?” Austin said as he paged through the new runner’s magazine that had just come in the mail. He and Dad had signed up to run their first 5K race together in their town’s spring festival. “What’s that?” Dad asked. “Did you know that when we race, we should…
Bible Reading: John 6:32-40 Mrs. T. opened the front door that was as wide as her smile. “Come on in, Grace and Bella! I’m pleased you could come!” Bella stepped into Mrs. T.’s house after her mother. Her mouth began to water at the tantalizing smells. “Tanya, thank you for having us over,” Bella’s mom…
Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-9 Mia stepped into the department store, her eyes instantly fixing on the crystal music box glittering in the sunlight pouring in through the window. She had been searching for a birthday gift for her sister, Tarrin, and the music box would be perfect—if only she had the money to pay for…
Bible Reading: 1 John 4:7-12, 19 “What are you doing?” six-year-old George asked his sister as he climbed onto the stool beside her. He frowned when he noticed the countertop was covered in paper and other craft supplies. Heidi dipped the pen she was holding into a jar of ink that sat beside her. “I’m…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:3-7 “Mom, can I make some lemonade?” asked Everly. “Can you? It does seem questionable,” teased her brother Trent. “After all, it takes a certain amount of ability to make lemonade.” “Oh, be quiet,” said Everly. “May I make some lemonade, Mom?” Mom laughed. “You can and you may. I…
