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Archives for May 2020

The Little Elephant and the Hunters: A Psalm 10 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

A large herd of elephants roamed freely throughout the land for many years. They were happy and thriving until the day that the hunters arrived. They were mean and greedy men. The elephants lived in fear of being killed or captured.  Some of the elephants started to say, “God does not care about us. We…

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May 28, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

Jesus Gives the Holy Spirit: A Pentecost Bible Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

This story is featured in a collection of Bible stories for kids called Do Not Be Afraid: Bible Stories for Kids about Hope. John 20:19–23 When Jesus was arrested, the disciples scattered and fled in fear. After he died, though, they gathered back together again in sadness. Still, they were afraid for their lives. They started…

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May 26, 2020 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

The Basketball Games: A Psalm 9 Story

By Jared Dees

A group of young kids loved to play basketball at recess. They weren’t any good, but they loved to play the game. They didn’t even keep score.  There were only two basketball courts on the playground. Some older, much better basketball players used one court and the younger kids played on the other court. The…

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May 21, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Ascension of the Lord: A Bible Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

This story is featured in a collection of Bible stories for kids called Do Not Be Afraid: Bible Stories for Kids about Hope. Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:6–11 After his resurrection, Jesus remained with the disciples for forty days. Eventually, it was time for him to return to his Father in heaven, but not before giving his…

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May 19, 2020 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

The Awestruck Angel: A Psalm 8 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

An archangel and an angel looked down upon the earth. It was the angel’s first time seeing the world. He was eager to learn about God’s creating from the more experienced archangel.  The angel looked down and saw all of God’s work. He saw the many living things that God had made on the earth….

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May 14, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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