Summary: Jana plopped down on the couch. "I don't know what to think of Sophia," she told her mother. "She's a lot of fun, but sometimes she talks about sites she looks at on the internet--not good ones! And she watches some of the TV shows you won't let me watch. I've told her she should quit all that, but she just laughs." "I don't know Sophia," said Mom. "Is she a Christian?" Jana frowned and shook her head. "I don't think so, but she says her mom scolds her for watching that kind stuff. She doesn't make her turn it off, though. Sophia likes to watch it and doesn't think it hurts her a bit. I think it does. I told her it's probably where she picks up all the bad words she uses." "Buffy! Come back with that!" Brian's cry rang down the hall. "Mommy! Buffy has my shoe!" he yelled. The puppy dashed into the room and ran under the dining room table. "Give it to me, Buffy," ordered Mom. Buffy growled softly. "Come on, Buffy." Jana laughed. "I'll get it," she said. She got a dog biscuit and knelt beside the table. "Here, Buffy!" she said, holding out the treat. "Do you want something good?" The puppy quickly dropped the shoe and snatched the food. Mom grinned as she picked up the shoe. "Now why didn't I think of that?" she said. As Buffy and Brian went romping down the hall, Mom turned to Jana. "You know, to get the shoe from Buffy, you offered him something better. I wonder . . . You've talked to Sophia about things she shouldn't do, but have you told her that God offers something much better? Does she know she can enjoy peace and good times in life on earth and also have eternal life in heaven some day? Have you told her of the wonderful love of Jesus and what He's done for her?" Jana looked surprised. "No, I guess not," she admitted. "Many people who have tried all the pleasures of sin testify that Jesus gives more joy and contentment than anything the world has to offer," said Mom. "I know I should tell Sophia about Jesus," Jana murmured. Then she smiled. "I think I'll start by inviting her to my Bible club party next week. After that, maybe she'll go to the regular club meetings with me, too." How About You? Do some of your friends do things that are not good? Don't just tell them what they're doing wrong or what they should give up. Tell them about the blessings of being a Christian. The world offers some types of pleasure, but God offers the best life--not only in the world to come, but now as well. Let your friends know they can have the assurance of heaven some day, the joy and peace of having sins forgiven, and the fellowship and fun of being with other Christians. Today's Key Verse: The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad. (Psalm 126:3) Today's Key Thought: God offers the best life
