Bible Reading: Psalm 139:13-16; Romans 8:28-30 Stephen hoisted himself up onto a ledge of crumbling granite and collapsed on a small patch of mossy grass. “That was quite a climb!” he said as he rubbed his aching legs. “Aren’t you tired, Uncle Don? We’ve hiked a long way.” “We’ll catch our breath for a few…
Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:8-10 “Oh no! No, no, no! Get me off this thing! Mom, make them stop!” Carrie squirmed nervously as the seat she was strapped into began to rise higher and higher into the air. Mom laughed and grabbed Carrie’s hand. “Sorry, honey, but I think it’s too late to get off now….
Bible Reading: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 Ryan helped his dad straighten the canvas of the tent that lay on the ground. “I love camping,” he said. “Sleeping in a tent is so cool!” Dad smiled. “I think so too. Okay, help me get the pegs through these tent loops. We’ll pound the pegs in about halfway…
Bible Reading: Mark 4:35-41 BOOM! Seven-year-old Aaron sat up in bed. Rain spattered against the window, and lightning streaks made his room as bright as day. He could see his favorite teddy bear propped up in a corner. BOOM! Another loud crash of thunder. Aaron burrowed under his covers, a pillow pressed over his ears….
Bible Reading: Matthew 6:25-30 “Mom, I’m home!” Alyssa called as she came in after school. “Hi, honey!” said Mom. “How was your day? Did you learn anything interesting?” “We sure did!” said Alyssa. “Mr. Eddleman, our science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the…
Bible Reading: John 14:25-27 Luke and Rebecca’s new golden retriever puppy gnawed on an old shoe. “Ringo sure played hard today,” Luke said. “He never rests!” “Kids!” Mom called. “It’s time to put Ringo to bed.” Luke and Rebecca had promised they would take care of their new puppy. This was Ringo’s first night with…
Bible Reading: Luke 8:22-25 The little dog snapped at everyone who came near. She had been a stray until Mikey found her last week. Mikey loved her, but now Mom told him the dog wasn’t safe. They would have to give her to a dog shelter. “But Mom, Aunt Amy trains dogs! Can’t we ask…
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: Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 10:10-12 “Hey, Cara! Don’t forget to get the wastebasket from my room,” said Greyson as he opened the door to go out. Cara scowled at him. “I hate taking out the trash.” She turned to her mother. “Greyson always gets the easy stuff to do, while I have to…
Bible Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 2:9 It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and the Clarks were cozily gathered in the living room. “Rosie,” Mom said after a while, “it’s time for your nap.” “But Mommy, I don’t want to!” Rosie said, and kept on playing. “No, Rosie, come on and take your nap.” “But…
