The Micah Road Mysteries, Case of the Costume Party, Part 1

Written by Sarah Carson

Story originally printed in the February 2017 edition of SHINE brightly Magazine.

Teams thrive when everyone helps out. That's true on sports teams and for group projects. It's true for friends and it's true for families! Let's read one of your letters to learn how we can be a helpful teammate, even if we don't always feel like it.

Finish listening to the Micah Road Mysteries Case of the Bicycle Bandit, Part 2!

Written by Sarah Carson

As appeared in the October 2016 issue of SHINE brightly Magazine.

Taken from the April 2017 edition of SHINE brightly Magazine.

There are certain things you probably look for in a best friend. Like, you expect a best friend to always have your back and to cheer you up when you're down. You may even expect a best friends to spend lots of time with you or like the same things you do.

Peter and Jesus were friends--some people even say Peter was one of Jesus' best friends. Peter promised to stick with Jesus no matter what.

And then Good Friday happened. Listen to learn more!

The Micah Road Mysteries, Case of the Bicycle Bandit, Part 1

Written by Sarah Carson

Read the full story in the September 2016 edition of SHINE brightly Magazine.

Friends are great! But relationships with other people can also be complicated. Let's read one of your letters to learn more about what to do when a friendship gets tough.

Spring is beautiful! In lots of places it means plants budding, new animals being born, and beautiful sunsets as the days get longer. What's not to love? After long, cold winter days, spring can feel like a breath of fresh air. It's a season of renewal--or a restart!

Listen to learn more!

Have you ever had a plan, but then things didn't go exactly like you'd hoped? It happens. But what do you do if one of your friends was the reason things didn't work out? Let's read one of your letters on how to make the most of it.

Valentine's Day is a fun-filled holiday where we can give and receive cards and candy. Which is all good. But while we often associate February 14 with love, Jesus has a very different idea of what real love looks like. Listen to find out more!

Families come in all shapes and sizes--and they are something we should be thankful for! But you might not always feel that way when your big brother picks on you or you disagree with your cousin. So what do you do when fighting sneaks in? Let's read one of your letters to find out!