Episodes
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver)
Carmen's life isn't exactly all smooth-sailing at the moment.
Discussion Question: When new, exciting things enter your life, how can you find balance in your world?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 04/16/24
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey and Sophie try to solve the bookstore mystery.
Today's Bible Verses: Psalm 103:2 - 4, Matthew 6:14 - 15
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 03/05/24
(Episode Character: London Pella)
When London sets out to go fishing with her dad, she has no idea what the day will hold.
Today's Bible Verse: Lamentations 3:22 - 23
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 01/31/24
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey's parents finally leave on their trip.
Today's Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8 , 2 Timothy 1:7
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 12/31/23
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey continues investigating the mystery at Turn the Page bookshop.
Discussion Question: Miss Paige likes to share books. What is something you love that you can share with others?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 11/11/23
(Episode Character: London Pella)
London's "normal" day is interrupted.
Today's Discussion Question: What do you do to distract yourself when you are worried? Have you made prayer a part of dealing with worry?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 10/05/23
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)
Nora faces the idea of mercy replacing justice.
Today's Bible Verses: John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 5:14 - 15
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 09/20/23
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)
Nora skips debate club a second time.
Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 18:15 - 16
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
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Published 07/15/23
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey asks two friends to join her for Iona Davies' garden club.
Today's Discussion Question: What are your three main interests? With whom do you share those interests? Could you teach someone else to appreciate or to do the things you enjoy?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 06/30/23
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)
Nora is upset by the topic in debate club.
Today's Bible Verse: 1 Peter 1:3
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 06/22/23
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey can't just follow London and Carmen anymore. She may need to step up and make a difference herself.
Discussion Question: What are 3 simple ways you could make someone feel welcome?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 04/20/23
(Episode Character: London Pella)
London starts her senior year with an unexpected classmate.
Today's Bible Verse: Micah 7:18 - 19,
Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Theme : Michael DeStefano
Published 03/22/23
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey finds out why Flora isn't going back to her college campus.
Today's Bible Verse: Jeremiah 17:14
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 02/26/23
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey goes on a trip with her sister Flora.
Today's Discussion Question: With whom do you need to communicate more effectively? What is one thing you could do to improve your understanding?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme: Michael DeStefano
Note: The painting admired by Lacey in the story is "Young Woman Peeling Apples" by Nicolaes Maes.
Published 01/11/23
(Episode Character: London Pella)
London wonders about God answering prayer.
Today's Bible Verses: 1 Kings 18:25 - 39
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 12/09/22
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey's life is about to change.
Today's Bible Verse: Hebrews 13:8
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 09/21/22
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey tries to write a book.
Discussion Question: Lacey prays a couple very short prayers in the episode. Do you remember to breathe out prayers over the things that concern you?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 09/07/22
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(Episode Character: Nora Argine)
Nora doesn't understand how her dad can just trust God about Xavior.
Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 11:28 - 29
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 08/17/22
Website: judithdestefano.com
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)
Nora hears words that are long overdue.
Today's Bible Verse: Proverbs 10:9, Colossians 3:13, 1 Peter 4:8 - 11
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 07/25/22
Website: judithdestefano.com
(Episode Character: Nora Argine)
Nora helps Lacey do a little investigating, but it looks like she's not the only one on the watch.
Discussion Question: What's the best way to deal with scary secrets?
Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Theme Music : Michael DeStefano
Published 07/11/22
Website : judithdestefano.com
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver)
Carmen believes she knows why Mrs. Sawyer is so generous to her.
Discussion Question: Where should you draw the line when it comes to receiving what you don't deserve? What is the difference between "grace" and "taking advantage?"
Today's Bible Verse: Ephesians 2:8 - 9
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 06/27/22
(Episode Character: London Pella)
London feels isolated.
Today's Bible Verses: Matthew 6:23, Psalm 46:10
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 06/13/22
(Episode Character: London Pella)
London's summer vacation is hi-jacked.
Discussion Question: How do you handle life when it's interrupted and totally out of your control?
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music Theme: Michael DeStefano
Published 05/20/22
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)
Lacey asks the question: Who am I?
Today's Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:1, Jeremiah 1:5
Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano
Published 04/27/22