• Bee Smart - 01/29/2014

    With her mouth ajar, Julie stared at the television set. Those pictures are terrible--they're wicked! she thought, but she didn't turn the TV off right away. Before she knew it, the show was over, and she'd watched it all. As Julie turned off the TV, her mother came into the room. "I'm glad you shut...

  • A Way to Witness - 01/28/2014

    Colton waited in his seat until every other student in his classroom had lined up at the door to go to the cafeteria for lunch. He was very nervous. It was his first day at Jefferson School, and he didn't know anyone. Some of the kids in Colton's class had smiled at him when he had first entered the...

  • Words as Weapons - 01/27/2014

    "Meet my new chameleon,"said Nick, pointing to the chameleon's terrarium home. "I caught bugs for him." Nick dropped a few into the container. Nick's friend Darien watched. "Hey!" Darien exclaimed after a few minutes. "Where did those bugs go? One minute I saw them, and the next . . . they're gone!"...

  • Something Good - 01/26/2014

    "Tonight I have to memorize a bunch of dates about the Civil War," Cody complained as he and his brother and sister pulled up chairs around the kitchen table to do their homework. "We're being tested on them tomorrow." He pulled his history book out of his backpack. Austin opened his history book,...

  • Nathaniel’s Ministry - 01/25/2014

    "Guess what we did in Sunday school today," said Nathaniel on the way home from church. He didn't wait for an answer. "Today is Pastor Clark's birthday, and our whole kids' department had a party for him!" Nathaniel grinned. "It would be fun to be a minister. That's what I'm going to be when I grow...

  • Not Good Enough - 01/24/2014

    "Okay, I'll try again," said Chelsea. Turning, she jumped into the pool with a huge splash and swam for a short distance. Then she grabbed the side of the pool and gasped for air. She looked at her father in dismay as she climbed out. "I give up, Dad," she murmured. "Don't give up. You're doing...

  • 10 Key Facts About Dolphins - 01/24/2014

    Dolphins are highly intelligent creatures. Although they look like fish and live in water, they are mammals. They are very trainable, as seen in shows in aquariums all over the world. Their socialization and high intelligence makes them a favorite among captive animals. However, there is a lot more...

  • 10 Interesting Facts About Earthquakes - 01/24/2014

    Earthquakes, also know as tremors, quakes and temblors, result from a release of energy from the Earth’s crust.  Earthquakes can happen unexpectedly and can be quite dramatic for its victims. Past earthquakes have killed many people and destroyed many homes, buildings and neighborhoods. Here...

  • 10 Interesting Facts about Dogs - 01/24/2014

    So you think you know everything that that is to know about man’s best friend? There are many things that are common knowledge about dogs such how they like to chase cats and love peanut butter. However, here are a few things that you may not know about our four legged furry friends. 1. Dogs […] The...

  • 10 Creepy Facts about Spiders - 01/24/2014

    Once you move past the instinctual fear of creepy crawlies, Spiders are fascinating animals. For some, spiders are the things that nightmares are made of, and they can make the toughest person run and scream. If you are one of the people who do not suffer from arachnophobia, here are a few fun facts...

  • 10 Things You Need to Know about Cats - 01/24/2014

    While most people think of cats being cute and cuddly, others think that they are sneaky and sinister. Cats are fiercely independent animals that are not very high maintenance for most people. You don’t have to walk them or bathe them unless they get into something especially stinky. Here are a...

  • 10 Fun Facts About Australia - 01/24/2014

    There are many fun facts out there about Australia. Officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, it is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Geographic regions of Australia drastically differ from one another.   Australia has rainforests, deserts, coastal regions, tropical and […] The...

  • Through the Fog - 01/23/2014

    "Do we have to leave already?" moaned Becky as she and her family prepared to go home. They had stayed a few days with Grandma and Grandpa Smythe and spent the time talking, joking, and enjoying just being together. Now the time had come to say goodbye--a long goodbye because in less than a week,...

  • Keep in Practice - 01/22/2014

    Jeff dribbled the ball past Eric and shot it toward the basket. He winced as it hit the rim and bounced off. "Missed it again!" he exclaimed. "Maybe your two-week vacation got you out of practice," said Eric. "I guess so," agreed Jeff. "I meant to practice while we were gone, but we stayed at motels...

  • Still Singing - 01/21/2014

    "'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus; just to take Him at His Word. Just to . . ." The words of the song floated up the stairs, invading Devon's sleep. He yawned and rolled over with a groan. Grandma was singing, just like any other morning. As her voice rang out, tears escaped Devon's eyes and trickled...

  • Still a Baby? - 01/20/2014

    "Hey, Mom," said Luke as he helped in the kitchen after dinner, "the Bible verses Mr. Hahn assigned for my Sunday school class to read this week are from First Corinthians. I already read them, but . . . well, I don't get it! The Apostle Paul says he has to talk to the people like they're babies and...

  • Barking Dogs - 01/19/2014

    "Mom, wait!" Courtney called as she hurriedly tied her shoes. "I'll come, too." Mom smiled and waited as Courtney ran to catch up with her. "I enjoy having you walk with me," said Mom. "I like it, too," Courtney replied. "It's . . . peaceful on Saturday morning." "Why don't you come with me more...

  • Three Little Kittens - 01/18/2014

    "Well, who do you have there?" Scott's dad asked, coming into the living room. "Have you named that pet yet?" Scott grinned and looked at the kitten he was holding. "Yep. This is Snowflake," he said as the kitten purred and snuggled comfortably in his arms. "Thanks for letting me keep him even though...

  • Lesson on Listening - 01/17/2014

    "I'm the only girl in my class who has to ride a bicycle everywhere I go!" stormed Katie as she picked up her library book. "The other girls' parents drive them when they have to go someplace!" She glared at her mom and dad. "Honey, we've been through all this before, but I don't think you've really...

  • Ten Fun Facts about Paul Revere - 01/17/2014

    Paul Revere, born 1734, played an important part of the start of the Revolutionary War. A supporter of Independence, Revere took part in many forms of protest against the British. He is most famous for his ride to warn colonists that the British were preparing an attack. 1.  Two Paul Reveres! Not...