Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 The evening was cool and clear. The earthy smell of the forest filled the air, and stars shone brightly through the trees. A group of boys and their teacher lingered around the dying campfire at their youth group retreat. “Wow!” Malachi said, craning his head back. “The stars are really bright…
Bible Reading: Read: Titus 2:7-8, 11-14</a > As Bryan and his dad walked through the mall, Bryan talked about how he and some kids from church had collected cans from people around the neighborhood for a fundraising project. “When I knocked on Mr. Martin’s door, he wouldn’t give me any cans to take back to…
Bible Reading: Romans 12:6-8 “I heard the kids’ choir at church is holding auditions next week,” Mom said as Caleb set the table for dinner. “Why don’t you try out? I know how much you love to sing, and they could sure use you.” Caleb shrugged. “I’m sure those kids are way better than me,…
Bible Reading: Luke 10:25-37; 1 John 3:16-19 As Baker and his mom got off the ferris wheel, he pointed to a crowd of people. “Can we go see what’s going on over there?” Mom nodded, and they walked over and joined the crowd. They saw a man with a painted face acting out various skits….
Bible Reading: Genesis 2:1-3 Patrick’s dad set the remote control car on a shelf in the garage. “Let’s take a break,” he said. “But aren’t we going to paint it?” asked Patrick. They had just finished putting all the pieces together, and Patrick couldn’t wait to test it out. “This car’s gonna look awesome in…
Bible Reading: Matthew 25:14-21 Mark and his dad chose a spot out in the middle of the backyard to set up the rain gauge Mark had made at school. He was proud of the hollow tube and its funnel-like top. “This is the best school project I’ve ever done,” he said. “I hope it rains…
Bible Reading: Psalm 133 “You chose last time!” yelled Jill. “I did not!” said Susannah. “You did!” “I guess I remember better than you.” Jill stomped over to the back porch and sat down. She and Susannah were cousins, but they didn’t always get along very well. Jill’s brother Theo came out and sat down…
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:22-25 “Hey!” called Bryan as he ran into house. “I got a job! I’m going to mow Mr. Radcliff’s lawn every week, and he’s going to pay me!” “That’s great,” said Dad, “but right now, I have a job for you. The garage needs to be swept, and there are tools that…
Bible Reading: Mark 14:3-9 “Our youth group is helping out at a preschool program at church next week,” Charlotte told her mother as she helped weed the flower beds. “Bria has a great voice, so she’s going to teach the kids songs, and Eduardo’s a lot of fun, so he’s in charge of games.” Charlotte…
Bible Reading: Matthew 10:29-31; 25:31-40 The cold winter wind bit at Gwen’s nose and ears as she and her mother were shopping downtown. “Can we stop at the pet store and get some birdseed?” asked Gwen. Mom agreed, and they headed for the store. As they crossed an alley, they saw a man sleeping there,…
