Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 7:7-12 The James family stood looking at the huge oak tree lying across their front yard. During the night, a fierce storm had blown it down. “Wow!” said Julia. “If that tree had fallen just a little farther this way, it would have hit the house!” Dad nodded. “God surely takes…
Bible Reading: Exodus 20:1-6; Revelation 21:10-11, 18-23 Zoe enjoyed learning about the various precious stones in her aunt’s jewelry store. “I didn’t know gems and jewels could be so interesting,” Zoe said one evening. “I always enjoy learning about them myself,” said Aunt Kim. She pulled a book from a shelf. “Here’s something you might…
Bible Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Ray thought over his day as he walked home. It had been his turn to stack breakfast dishes that morning. His mother usually thanked him for his help, but this time she didn’t say anything. Then, on the way to school, Ray had stopped to help a younger child who had…
Bible Reading: Luke 15:8-10 “Let’s stop here!” Noah pressed his face against the window and gaped at the massive boulders surrounding their car. “Everyone out! Let’s explore the hoodoos of Yellowstone!” Dad exclaimed. “Funny name.” Layla giggled. “Oh, Mom! Look at that furry critter by those rocks! What is it?” “Oh! I read about those…
Bible Reading: Psalm 71:14–24 “Who wants to help me sweep up these crumbs?” Mom asked as she picked up the lunch plates and walked to the sink. “I will!” three-year-old Elim yelled enthusiastically as he rushed over to get the broom. Ruby giggled as she watched her little cousin sweep up the crumbs at top…
Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4–7 “I don’t hear any music!” Mom called from the kitchen. “You’ve only been playing ten minutes. You still have another ten to go!” “But, Mom,” said Peter, “I’ve played every song.” Mom came to the living room. “Then play them each again—and again and again, if there’s time. You promised that…
Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24 “Do you think you would have liked to live here more than a hundred years ago?” asked Kiri’s teacher as the class looked around the restored historical town they were visiting. Kiri laughed. “No, but it’s interesting.” She pointed to glass items on a shelf. “Those are pretty. I wonder how…
Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 “It’s so cold out,” Truett said as he looked out the front window. “Do we really have to go to church today? Can’t we just stay home and keep warm?” Dad chuckled. “I don’t think going to church will be that much of a sacrifice. The car is warm, and the…
Bible Reading: Psalm 150:3-6 “Shut your eyes, Claire,” Mom said. “We have a surprise for you.” Claire closed her eyes, and her father led her to the playroom. Dad said, “You can open your eyes now.” Claire’s mouth fell open. She stared at the rectangular wooden stage at the far end of the room. A…
Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1, 13-14 Natalia flopped down on her favorite beanbag chair. She started chewing on her fingernails, and her mother noticed. “Worried about something?” Mom asked. Natalia looked down at her hands and sighed. “I have a friend at school—Tess—who’s going through a hard time right now. Her parents just got divorced, and…
