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Footprints in the Sand: Story Summary and Questions for Kids

By Jared Dees

The “Footprints in the Sand” (or just “Footprints”) poem is one of the most famous allegorical Christian stories of the last century. While the original authorship and influences of the poem are disputed, its popularity is unrivaled. It has been mentioned by everyone from Ronald Reagan to Kanye West to Ann Landers. To help you…

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September 14, 2023 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien: Summary and Discussion Questions

By Jared Dees

J.R.R. Tolkien is best known for his epic fantasy books The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Tolkien labored over these works for many years never satisfied with their imperfections. During the decade long hiatus between The Hobbit and the publication of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien wrote a short, semi-autobiographical story about…

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July 19, 2023 Filed Under: Fiction

George Washington’s Childhood Copywork: 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior

By Jared Dees

George Washington was the first President of the United States and one of the most respected men in the world. As Henry Lee said during a eulogy for the President: “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Among the many things that influenced George Washington’s formation as a…

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May 17, 2023 Filed Under: Children's Stories

St. Francis and the Sheep Story

By Jared Dees

I was reading through some of the Eucharistic miracles on a website created by Bl. Carlo Acutis and came across a fascinating story about St. Francis that I had not heard before. We all know that St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. He is commonly shown with birds and other animals…

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April 27, 2023 Filed Under: Children's Stories, On Spirituality

Searching for God in the Wrong Place: Story and Reflection Questions

By Jared Dees

Here is a parable I really enjoyed in Fr. Anthony de Mello’s The Song of the Bird:  A neighbor found a man on hands and knees. “What are you searching for?” “My key.” Both men got on their knees to search. After a while the neighbor says, “Where did you lose it?” “At home.” “Good…

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January 31, 2023 Filed Under: 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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