Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 “It looks like these tomatoes will be just perfect for the fair next week,” Kara’s mom told her. “You certainly have worked hard in this garden.” Kara smiled. “It was fun most of the time,” she said as she moved the hose. “I wonder how Penelope is doing on the…
Bible Reading: Mark 8:34-38 “I need to pick up a few groceries before dropping you off at your game, Carter,” said Mom as she turned in at the supermarket. “You can come in, but keep an eye on your little sister while I zip on ahead. I’ll meet you at the checkout in ten minutes.”…
Bible Reading: Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42 Owen looked up from his fishing tackle box and saw his friend Caleb coming up the driveway. They were going fishing that afternoon. “Hi, Caleb,” Owen said. “Just checking to make sure all the lures and hooks are in order. I already checked my rod and dug up a…
Bible Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 “As the raging walls of water collapsed and swallowed Pharaoh’s army, Moses led the Hebrews safely into the…” Vanessa broke her dignified stance and peeked at her note cards. “Sinai Desert.” Watching from the living room sofa, Dad smiled and winked in encouragement. Vanessa concluded her report. “They would have many…
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13; Colossians 4:5-6 Sawyer reached for the salt shaker as he and his family were eating dinner. “You know what?” he said. “Today I remembered what Pastor Howell said about Christians being the salt of the earth, and I decided to witness to Kayden. He’s always doing really bad stuff. He’s mean…
Bible Reading: Psalm 40:8-10 While walking home from school, Cora saw Mrs. Chen trip over the curb and fall to the ground. She quickly ran over to see if her elderly neighbor was hurt. Mrs. Chen was trying to get up when Cora reached her, but she obviously was in great pain. “It’s my back,”…
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-15; Hebrews 2:17-18 “Hi, Kaylee!” said Lori when Kaylee came to work on a school project and then spend the night. Lori pointed to her friend’s feet. ““Look, Mom! Kaylee’s new shoes are exactly like mine! Cool!” The next morning, the girls had to hurry to catch the school bus. “Can I…
Bible Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 James pulled out his chair and sat down, a smile playing on the corners of his mouth. He waited patiently as his dad offered a prayer of thanks and the food was passed around. Then James spoke up. “Please pass the sodium chloride,” he said as seriously as he could manage….
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:11-12, 18-21; Ephesians 4:7, 11-13, 16 “Hi, Mr. Jarvis,” said Shane as he entered the elderly man’s room. His mother, a home health nurse, occasionally brought him and his little sister, Kimmi, with her to visit while she worked. “What puzzle are we putting together today?” Mr. Jarvis smiled. “Well, young…
Bible Reading: 2 Peter 3:9, 14-18 “I’m never going to invite Jose to church again,” Declan told his dad while they were out walking the dog. He threw a stick. “Fetch, Rusty! Go get it!” he called, and his dog bounded after the stick. “Why won’t you invite Jose again?” Dad asked. “Because I’ve invited…
