Bible Reading: Romans 12:1-2 “Whoa!” Shawna exclaimed when she saw the pile of things her mother had laid out on the table. “Is Gracelynn getting all of that for her birthday?” Mom nodded. “Grandma brought some of it over. She found a lot of things on sale, so your little niece is probably getting more…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:18-21 “Yum!” Saydie said as her mom set a bowl of bright red strawberries on the table. They had just gotten home from the Fourth of July parade and were enjoying a snack on the patio. “Can we go see the fireworks tonight?” Lynden asked as he popped a strawberry into…
Bible Reading: Luke 12:16-21 “There they go!” Gabby pointed at the plane taking off. Mr. and Mrs. Bell were missionaries in Africa and had been visiting Gabby’s family for a week. “Mr. and Mrs. Bell work awfully hard, don’t they?” Gabby said. “Yes, they do,” Dad said, “but as Mr. Bell told me, it’s worth…
Bible Reading: Luke 11:37-39 “Sean, the homeless shelter downtown needs donations. I’ve collected some items. How about donating some of your toys?” Sean knelt in front of his toy box. “I don’t have any toys I want to give away, Mom.” “What about this?” Mom asked. “I’m sure any little boy would love to have…
Bible Reading: Philippians 2:12-18 “James, can you hold the door open for me?” Dad called. But James and Abby were too busy fighting over which video game to play to hear him. “James!” Dad called again. “Please hold the door open so I can bring the ladder in.” “Why do I always have to help…
Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:10; Matthew 20:28 “Jordan, could you please put Amy’s toys away while I give her a bath?” called Mom. Jordan groaned. He was right in the middle of a computer game. He slammed his controller down and stomped into his baby sister’s room. “This is so unfair!” he said as he threw…
Bible Reading: Psalm 40:1-3; John 14:4-7 Allison slammed the keys on the piano. “This is impossible!” she grumbled in frustration. “What’s wrong, Allison?” Mom asked as she came into the room. “I just can’t play this song! It sounds okay in some places, but other places are way off. It’s impossible!” “Let me see.” Mom…
Bible Reading: Romans 5:6-11 Oh no! Poor little bird! Aylin thought, watching a bird flutter around in the grass. It’s hurt. I think it has a broken wing. Maybe I can help it. She tried to catch the bird, moving slowly and quietly toward it. But each time she got close, it flapped its wings…
Bible Reading: Romans 8:19-25 “This is taking forever, Mom. When will they be back?” Thatcher asked with a groan. “I’m hungry!” Mom smiled. “The bride and groom will be here soon. Then we can all eat. Why don’t you eat the mints here on the table to hold you over?” “Why do they give mints…
Bible Reading: John 14:1-6 Tenley and Izabel listened intently as Dad read the story of Flynn, a very poor boy who lived long ago in a faraway country. “Everyone said the king was very kind,” Dad read, “so Flynn decided to go see him and ask for help. “When Flynn arrived at the palace, he…
