Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 A cat’s loud meow came from the living room—again and again. “Ava,” called Mom, “what are you doing to Luna?” Not waiting for an answer, she left her work in the office and went to investigate. “Why did Luna yowl like that?” she asked as she walked into the room. “I…
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25; Hebrews 12:1-2 “Gramps!” Asher called as he burst into his grandpa’s house. “Next month we’re going to have a big race at our school, and I’m going to be in it. I can’t wait! There will be prizes and everything.” Grandpa chuckled. “You’d better slow down, or you’ll be worn…
Bible Reading: Colossians 1:12-14; 1 Peter 1:18-21 “New and improved,” read Evie’s mom as she picked up a bottle of spot remover at the store. She grinned at Evie. “I saw this advertised on TV the other day. It’s supposed to work wonders. According to the satisfied customer in the commercial, it removes the most…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-11 “Quick! Get behind that bush,” said Grandpa, giving Julian a nudge. “Let’s watch this.” Screened by the bush, they watched a hawk shoot down from the sky with lightning speed. It swooped over the ground and rose back into the air, a mouse dangling from its strong talons. Julian’s mouth…
Bible Reading: Psalm 107:8-9; Galatians 5:24-26; Philippians 4:11-13 “Ouch!” yelled Patrick when his sister pinched him. “What was that for?” Ciara giggled. “You’re not wearing green! You have to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day.” “Yeah, well, my name is Patrick, so that should count the same as wearing green!” Ciara tipped her head in…
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: Genesis 3:1-6 “Come here, little crab. I have something you’ll like. Come on. Try it,” Paxton coaxed softly. “A little closer now. That’s right. Keep coming. Another nibble. Closer…closer…” There was a sudden splash in the water. “Gotcha!” shouted Grandpa. He held up the dip net. “This one is huge, Pax! Good job!…
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:4-13 As Sarah wound Santa-shaped lights around the Christmas tree, her stepsister, Laura, came in carrying a wreath. “Oh,” said Laura. “Aren’t we using white lights?” Smiling, Sarah shook her head. “My family used these every Christmas, and I’d like to share them with you since it’s our first holiday together.”…
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 1:8-9; James 1:2-6 “Can I stay home tomorrow?” Prisha asked her mom, setting her backpack on the floor. Mom looked surprised. “Why? Do you feel sick?” “No, but I…I have a problem, and if I don’t go to school, I won’t have to worry about it.” Mom waited, so Prisha went on…
Bible Reading: Psalm 32:1-5 “Look what I got at Avani’s birthday party, Axel!” Olivia took a magic slate out of a mesh bag and began scribbling on it as they drove home. “Now watch,” she said as she lifted the top plastic sheet. “Look! The writing is all gone.” As Olivia talked, her older brother…
