Bible Reading: Psalm 37:1-6 “Oh no.” Imogen’s shoulders slumped as she and Mom walked around the apartment. “Is this really where we’re going to live? It’s tiny compared to our old house.” “I know.” Mom’s eyes glistened with tears. “But we can’t afford to live in a house like our old one without Dad, and…
Bible Reading: John 7:37-39 Maria watched from the upstairs window as Mama left for work. Next to her on the windowsill was Mama’s plant. She had left the house without watering it—again! Maria grabbed the plant and ran downstairs, careful not to run too fast. She didn’t want to break the colorful clay pot she…
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:14–18; 1 Peter 1:13–16 “Hi, honey,” said Mom as Wren came into the house. “How would you like to go to Aunt Melody’s to see the new baby?” “Yes!” Wren squealed. “I can’t wait to see her.” At Aunt Melody’s house, Wren held her new cousin. “Oh, she’s so beautiful,” she said….
Bible Reading: Romans 8:28–29 David trudged into the room where his teenage sister, Rachel, sat pinning a beetle into her insect collection display. Rachel twirled around in her wheelchair and immediately noticed her brother’s frustrated expression. “What’s wrong?” Rachel asked David groaned. “Today was terrible! I got a D on my math test. I’m just…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1–5 “Are there any more potatoes?” Levi asked as his family was eating dinner. “And maybe another roll?” Mom laughed as she passed him the potatoes. “You had a snack just an hour ago!” she reminded him. “No wonder you’re growing right out of your clothes!” Levi shrugged. “All I know…
Bible Reading: Psalm 51:10–13 Jenavieve stared at the old gray desk her mom had bought at a yard sale. Does she really expect me to put that ugly piece of junk in my room? she wondered. Mom saw the worried look on Jenavieve’s face and laughed. “Don’t worry, we won’t leave your desk looking like…
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Peter 3:14-18 As Mom came down the stairs, she heard her older son’s voice. “No fair!” Lucas said. “You’ve got your shoes on, so that makes you taller. Take them off!” “Okay, okay,” replied Jordan. Mom heard the shoes plop on the floor. When she reached the kitchen, she…
Bible Reading: Philippians 1:3-6, 9-11 “Mom, guess what? Brody decided to trust Jesus in our class today!” Noah told his mom one Sunday afternoon. “That’s wonderful!” said Mom. But a few weeks later, Noah came home from school with a frown on his face. “Remember how I told you Brody trusted in Jesus? Well, today…
Bible Reading: Luke 11:5-10 When Matt got home from school, he took his little sister outside to play. He helped Ellie onto a swing and gave it a little push to get her started. Then he sat on the other swing. “Do you like to swing?” Ellie asked. “It’s okay. I liked it more when…
Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Austin woke with excitement and quickly jumped out of bed, wondering what would be in the wrapped presents under the tree. “It’s Christmas Eve, Mom!” he said as he ran into the kitchen for breakfast. Austin’s family had a tradition of opening their gifts on Christmas Eve….
