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1. Do You Know Him? (Part 2)

   27 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: Matthew 7:21-23; Philippians 3:8-10 Wyatt and Nicholas, along with their families, joined thousands of other fans in the bleachers surrounding the basketball court. They cheered loudly for their team—and jumped…

2. Do You Know Him? (Part 1)

   26 Oct 2026 · 4:33

   Read: John 1:35-42 “Hey, Nicholas, wait up!” Wyatt called as he ran to catch up with a new boy in his class. “Didn’t you just move here from Chelton?” “Yeah,” said Nicholas. “Got here last week.” Wyatt beamed.…

3. Battling Bad Thoughts

   25 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: Philippians 4:6-8; James 5:13-16 “Mom! Amara’s in her closet crying,” called out Sadie. “She was fussing all the way home from school too!” Sadie and Amara shared a bedroom, and Amara often hid in her side of…

4. Never Abandoned

   24 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: Hebrews 13:5-6 Daniel tightened his helmet and straddled his all-terrain vehicle. “The gas tanks are full,” his older brother Tim shouted over the engine roar. “Let’s tear up the trails.” Daniel kick-started…

5. Source of Help

   23 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: Psalm 121; Isaiah 41:10 “Wow, Dad! Did you see those fish?” Maya’s eyes sparkled as she lifted her face out of the water and adjusted her snorkeling mask. “I sure did!” Dad said. “Those little blue ones look…

6. Volcanic Anger

   22 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: Ephesians 4:26-32 The baseball blasted off Logan’s bat like a rocket. “Nice shot,” Jayden said. The ball crashed through the upstairs window of the Cooleys’ house. Mrs. Cooley screamed, and a man’s shouts…

7. The Amazing Cleanser

   21 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: 1 John 1:5-9 Holding his dirty, greasy hands high in front of him, Dad pushed the kitchen door open with his elbow. “Please turn on the faucet for me, Charlie,” he said. “I don’t want to touch anything.” “Wow!”…

8. Even Muffins Matter

   20 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: John 15:9-14; 1 John 3:16-18 “Mom, there he is! Grab the bag!” Harper pressed her nose against the glass of the car window as Mom smiled and handed the man on the corner a bag filled with food and treats. The…

9. Blind Blessing

   19 Oct 2026 · 4:31

   Read: Isaiah 42:6-7; Luke 4:18; 10:23-24 “Mom, what’s that lady doing over there?” Layla pointed to a woman with dark glasses who was tapping a small thin cane back and forth on the floor. “She’s blind,” Mom answered…

10. Louis and the Great Power of God

    18 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Joshua 2:8-11 “Here you go.” Louis handed his sister a doll. “I found her on the ground outside and didn’t want you to lose her.” Louis looked to his mom as his sister ran off. “Grandma and I have been reading…

11. One Turn at a Time

    17 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Matthew 6:25-34 “Mrs. Melton sure is going to like the dinner we’re taking to her,” Kehlani said, buckling her seat belt and peeking at the rolls under the bread cloth. Mom smiled. “I think so too. Her hands…

12. Mr. Inaccurate and Miss Information

    16 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Jeremiah 23:24; Hebrews 4:13 Mark and Sarah ran home. “Dad!” Dad was in the kitchen. “Did you record videos of ducks at the park?” “Sarah and I…” Mark panted, “saw…a crime!” Sarah handed Dad his phone. “A…

13. A Spiritual Cure

    15 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Colossians 3:12-14; Hebrews 12:14-15 Jackson Henry! Had Dad really called out that name to be in their small group nature walk tomorrow? Nolan was still mad at Jackson for goofing around and breaking his compass…

14. The Rescue Basket

    14 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: John 3:14-17 “Wow!” Henry said as he scrambled aboard the helicopter. “This is so cool!” He and his friend Owen were taking a helicopter ride with Owen’s Uncle Shane, who was a pilot for an emergency helicopter…

15. Uncle Bill’s Sheep

    13 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: John 21:15-17 “Why do we have to do this?” Grayson pinched his nose as he eyed his uncle’s barn. “We’re helping out for a few days,” Mom said. “Come on, the sheep are waiting.” Grayson dragged his feet as they…

16. Tangled Thinking

    12 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 119:41-48 “Ouch!” grumbled Ember one morning as she yanked the brush through her thick hair. “You could cut your hair, you know, or wear braids at night,” said her older sister Paige, who was propped up…

17. Not Boring

    11 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27 Isaac watched as baby Eloise blinked, nodded, and finally closed her eyes. When he was sure she was asleep, he looked at his mom in the rearview mirror. “Mom? Do you think heaven is…

18. The Broken Lightbulb

    10 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Philippians 2:12-18 “David, can you hold the door open for me?” Dad called. But David and Abby were too busy fighting over which video game to play to hear him. “David!” Dad called again. “Yeah?” David looked…

19. Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

    9 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Luke 10:25-37 The screen door slammed behind Oliver as he bounded down the steps of his house. Humming, he headed toward the barn to feed the chickens. Buck buck buck buck-AHHHH! squawked Omelet, Benedict,…

20. Forgive Me, Forgive Me

    8 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: 1 John 1:5-9 “And please forgive me for the lie I told. In Jesus’s name, amen.” Aubrey climbed into bed, and Mom gave her a kiss and turned out the light. After lying to her mother a few days earlier, Aubrey had…

21. Laying Down Heavy Burdens

    7 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 121; Matthew 11:28-30 James was happy to be camping with his dad, but… “How much further do we have to walk?” His backpack was making him lean forward, and he felt a little like a turtle. Maybe he had…

22. Let’s Roll

    6 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: 2 Samuel 9:3-11; Luke 14:13-14 “Lose your kickball scrimmage?” Dad asked. Will buckled his seatbelt. “No. It’s Carter again.” “The boy who uses a wheelchair?” Dad grinned. “He’s funny.” “Dad! Should you say…

23. Trusting in the Wind

    5 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Matthew 14:25-31 Jonah climbed up the playset at the park close to his family’s apartment. Sirens wailed as he settled at the top and looked at the city around him. “Come on, Lydia.” Jonah offered his hand to…

24. Flashlight Freeze Tag

    4 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Matthew 5:14-16; John 8:12; 15:7-8 Jayce and Caleb grabbed their flashlights and headed outside for a game of flashlight freeze tag. Caleb moved among the shadows, silently sneaking up on friends and tapping…

25. Jesus Never Leaves

    3 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 “Incoming!” Kason ran at top speed and jumped off a stump into a pile of freshly raked leaves. Grandpa leaned on his rake and laughed as Kason peeked at him from the center of the pile, where…

26. Adopted and Loved

    2 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 1:3-6; 1 John 3:1-2 Mai sat quietly at the dinner table, poking at her rice with her chopsticks. Usually she loved dinner—especially when her dad made his special noodle stir-fry—but…

27. The Leaky Faucet

    1 Oct 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 78:34-39; Ephesians 4:26-32 “Stop following me around, Diego!” Santos yelled at his little brother. “But I want to be with you,” Diego said tearfully. “I don’t care! I’m tired of you following me…

28. The Only Antidote

    30 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Acts 4:1-12 How about you? Have you received the antidote for sin? The Bible says everyone has sinned by doing wrong things, and sin leads to death. There’s nothing we can do to save ourselves—the only way to be…

29. Hairspray, Rocks, and a Helmet

    29 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 20:6-7; Romans 8:38-39 Editor’s note: This story may not be suitable for some children. “Almost time for school,” Mom said as she picked up Rhea’s backpack. “Rhea! What do you have in here? Feels like a…

30. The Wise Squirrel

    28 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Genesis 41:46-57 “Guess what Joseph is doing?” exclaimed Ellie as she burst into the kitchen. “He’s burying acorns near the apple tree!” “Who’s Joseph?” asked Mom. “The new boy next door?” Ellie laughed. “No,…

31. Owl Under Siege

    27 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Lamentations 3:25-26; Romans 5:1-5 Hudson cast his line into the water. The bait landed with a small plop. On the other end of the boat, his grandfather quietly held his fishing pole. All was silent except for…

32. A-maze-ing View

    26 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 11:33-36 “I think we’re going in circles,” Troy said as he and his dad and sister tried to make their way out of a corn maze. “I think we’ve been down this path before.” “How can you…

33. Smell of Sin

    25 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: James 1:13-16 Mitchell sniffed the air as he walked into the house. “Mmm, cookies! Can I have one, Mom?” “Not right now,” said Mom. “They need to cool, and we’re going to be having dinner soon. You can have one…

34. Libby’s Grief

    24 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: John 11:32-35; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 “Mom?” Libby stepped into the apartment kitchen. She had heard movement; she knew someone was up. “What’s going on, sweetie? It’s early.” Mom sat at the island with a steaming…

35. Suffer the Consequences

    23 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: 1 Peter 2:21-25 Ian picked up a crumpled piece of paper from the ground and opened it up. It was a flyer advertising a sale at one of the local stores. He crumpled it back up and threw it on the ground. “Why…

36. Reluctant Rest

    22 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Genesis 2:1-3; Mark 4:35-38; 6:30-32 Lilia pulled her paddle into the canoe and laid it over her lap. Spencer followed her direction and did the same. After a few moments of floating down the river confused,…

37. Keep the Light On

    21 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 119:102-105 Jalen finished his Bible reading, then checked off the corresponding reference on his sheet. “There!” he said. “I’m all done with this week’s youth group challenge. We had to read a different…

38. Behind the Scenes

    20 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Manuel rushed onto the stage, set some props in place, picked up some others, and rushed back off. He was the head prop person for the play the youth group was putting on at church. When the…

39. Domino Effect

    19 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Colossians 3:1, 8-11 Dominoes wound their way through a large room in the basement. “Wow! You have quite a domino network here,” said Amelia’s mother as she came down the stairs. She carefully picked her way to…

40. Losing Sleep

    18 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Matthew 6:31-34 “You look tired,” Mom said when Dylan came into the kitchen for breakfast one morning. He sighed as he sat down for a bowl of cereal. “I am tired. I couldn’t sleep.” “Why not?” Mom carried a…

41. The Very Best News

    17 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 40:9-10 Tyler jumped off the school bus and ran home. He burst into the kitchen. “Mom! Mom! Guess what?” He ran through the house until he found his mom. “I won the spelling bee! I did it!” His eyes shone…

42. Kindness to Critters

    16 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 145:8-21; Luke 6:31 Maylie stroked Chester’s long orange fur. Her cat purred loudly. “Sir Chester Chatterson, would you like a morsel of cake?” Maylie placed a cat treat on a plate and poured water into a…

43. Fearless

    15 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Isaiah 41:8-10 Zoe couldn’t wait to go on her youth group trip to the state park, where there would be camping, hiking, swimming, and bonfires. She packed her duffle bag and was about to zip it up when her…

44. Thrown by Waves

    14 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: James 1:5-8 Minha sat on the beach watching the waves crash into the shore. It was a windy day, and the waves were huge. Minha had a lot on her mind, and watching the water calmed her. Mom came and sat next to…

45. Too Heavy to Carry

    13 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 38:1-4 Grounded and bored, Mia slouched in the chair as she watched her baby sister play. Little Riley, growing tired of her blocks, made her way to Mia’s backpack that leaned heavily against the brick…

46. A Heart Full of Weeds

    12 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Colossians 3:12-17 Jacob stepped off the bus and walked toward Dad. “How was your day?” Dad asked as they began walking home. Jacob shrugged. “It was all right,” he said quietly. “Something wrong?” asked Dad.…

47. World at War

    11 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Luke 21:9-19 Caden was lying on his bed with his head propped on his hands and a worried look on his face when his mom stopped at his door. “How was school, Caden?” she asked. “Did something happen?” “Not…

48. The Spoiled Jam

    10 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: 1 Samuel 16:7; Romans 3:23 Isabella’s tummy grumbled as she grabbed the peanut butter from the pantry and the new jar of strawberry jam from the refrigerator. Mom laid bread out on two plates and handed her a…

49. Perfect Father

    9 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Mark 10:13-16 “Is something wrong with the macaroni, buddy?” Graham’s mom asked as she watched her son push the pasta from one side of his plate to the other. Graham looked at his uneaten dinner. “No, it’s…

50. Be Yourself

    8 Sep 2026 · 4:31

    Read: Psalm 139:13-18; Ephesians 2:10 Ava walked into her new classroom feeling nervous yet excited. She had lived her whole life in a little town in Taiwan, but was now starting a new adventure in the big city of…