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Archives for August 2020

July 2020 Project Report

By Jared Dees

Here is a report of where I spent my time and how well I progressed towards reaching my goals last month. My 2020 Goals Professional Goals: 92% / Double the number of members of The Religion Teacher (December 2017 to present) (-1%) 369,525/1,000,000 words for kids (A part of my #1millionwordsforkids goal) (+20,777 words) 551/600…

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August 28, 2020 Filed Under: Monthly Reports

The Principal and the Cafeteria: A Psalm 14 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

The principal of a school walked down to the cafeteria during lunch. It was a much louder lunch than usual. When she arrived she saw students standing and yelling at each other. A couple of boys looked like they were about to break out into a fist fight. Others crowded in the corners laughing and…

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August 27, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Birth of Isaac: A Bible Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

This story is featured in two collections of Bible stories for kids called Do Not Be Afraid: Bible Stories for Kids about Hope. Genesis 18 & 21 God promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have many descendants, but they grew very old and still were unable to have children together. They thought it would be…

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August 25, 2020 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

The Mother and the Phone: A Psalm 13 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

A mother called the the doctor’s office.  She was put on hold. She stood in the kitchen listening to the quiet soothing music as she waited.  “How long is this going to take?” she muttered to herself.  She held the phone to her ear with one hand and tried to put away a few dishes…

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August 19, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

Noah and the Flood: A Bible Story for Kids about Hope

By Jared Dees

This story is featured in two collections of Bible stories for kids called Do Not Be Afraid: Bible Stories for Kids about Hope. Genesis 6–9 Long ago, the world was filled with very sinful people. God decided to punish them. Noah was a good man. God called him to gather his family and two of every…

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August 18, 2020 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

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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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