“Nothing’s the matter!” Mac hollered. “Just come over! I just got the best Christmas present in the world! I can’t even believe it!”

Suddenly, Pastor Chuck appeared in the doorway. Everyone’s jaw dropped open.

“I’ve got a job!” Mac exclaimed, a big grin splitting her face.

“What’s the matter with you?” Mac demanded. “This is the third game you’ve said you don’t want to play!” She ticked the games off on her fingers. “First, we played Dominoes and you quit. Then…

By Linda Porter Carlyle Joseph Anderson Donetti stared at the ceiling from where he sleepily lay on the living room rug. He gave a contented sigh. Rain drummed against the side of the house, but…

Joseph Anderson Donetti hurried down the hall to his classroom. He hoped he wasn’t late. He hated being late.

MacKenzie Isabelle Evans watched a large brown maple leaf drift down to the sidewalk. She promptly stomped on it and grinned at the crunching sound. Autumn was her favorite time of the year. And leaf…

By Linda Porter Carlyle Hannah Maria Estevez tugged at her mother’s sleeve. “What are those ladies doing?” she whispered. Mama looked up from the can label she was reading to see two women gesturing excitedly…

Trevor Paul Monroe sprawled across the bed on his stomach. He chewed the end of his stubby pencil while he read the story problem in his math book. Story problems! Trevor sighed. He wished story…

Joseph Anderson Donetti felt his face grow red. “I’m never going to get this!” he exclaimed.