Bible Reading: Isaiah 64:6-7; Ephesians 2:8-10 “All right!” Oliver exclaimed as his mom presented him with a pair of bright new sneakers. “They’re just what I wanted!” “I’m glad you like them,” said Mom, “but let’s try to keep them clean. Save them for school or when you’re out with your friends. You have plenty…
Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:1-6 “Can you quiz me on some review questions for a test, Dad?” Lydia asked one evening. Dad agreed, so Lydia handed him her study sheet. Dad asked Lydia several questions on topics she had studied. “Just a few to go,” Dad said finally. “What’s the name of the tower in Italy…
Bible Reading: Matthew 7:24-29 Jonathan hung up his jacket in the hallway closet and walked into the kitchen. “Hi, Mom,” he said. “Hey, buddy,” replied Mom. “Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?” Jonathan nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mother poured him some milk. “You’re not going to believe…
Bible Reading: John 19:28-30 Evan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. “Yum!” he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. “Lemon pie!” “Oh no you don’t!” said Camryn. “This is nowhere near finished.” “Okay, but I’ll be waiting for it,” Evan said, then headed upstairs to do…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 1:3, 7; 1 Peter 1:18-19 “Sold!” proclaimed the fast-talking auctioneer, and Logan grinned at his mother. He found auctions fun and interesting, so he hadn’t minded when she wanted to stop and see what was happening at this antique auction. “Another broken piece of junk sold to the highest bidder,” Logan murmured….
Bible Reading: Hebrews 6:19-20 Lucas thought about what Pastor Smith was saying as he listened to the sermon in church. “You need to be anchored in Jesus to withstand the storms of life,” said the pastor. I know just what he means, thought Lucas. That’s like when Dad and I went on that deep-sea fishing…
Bible Reading: Luke 9:18-20 “Ow!” yelped Ava. “Quit pinching me, Drew!” “It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re not wearing green,” said Drew. “That means you get pinched!” “I am wearing green!” Ava insisted. “My shirt is green. You just can’t see it because my sweater is covering it up.” She turned to her mother. “Mom,…
Bible Reading: Hebrews 12:1-2 Casey was sitting on the edge of the deck, shoving a pointy stick into the muddy spring earth, when Grandpa sat down next to him. “Hey, buddy. You’ve been quiet ever since your parents dropped you off to take your little brother to the hospital. Anything you want to talk about?”…
Bible Reading: Romans 3:23-24 Laura sat up in bed with maths papers strewn all over the place. “Six eights are forty-eight, seven eights are fifty-six, eight eights are—” Just then, Mum walked in. “Sixty-four!” Mum glanced at her watch. “Are you still studying, Laura? It’s late. You should be asleep!” Laura sighed. “I know. I’m…
Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-26 “Charlotte, Suzi!” Dad called up the stairs. “Dinner is ready! Please pick up your toys and then come eat.” Charlotte quickly put her dolls in a basket, then put the basket high on the shelf and ran downstairs. Suzi, who was five years younger, couldn’t quite reach the shelf to put…
