A baby was crying in its crib. It cried but no one answered. Finally, the baby’s mother came rushing in through the door. “Are you okay? I’m so sorry I didn’t hear you at first, but I’m here now,” she said as she picked up the child. The baby’s tears slowed to a whimper. He…
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The Worm in a Cage: A Psalm 22 Story for Kids
A young boy kept a pet worm in an ant farm cage in his bedroom. An ant farm is filled with dirt with glass on both sides so you can see the ants. The boy decided he wanted to turn it into a worm farm instead. There was only one worm in the cage. The…
The Victorious Quarterback: A Psalm 21 Story for Kids
The crowd was still roaring from the victory. Players and fans were all over the field. A young reporter nudged her way through to the winning quarterback for a post-game interview. She finally found him and pulled him aside. She waited for the signal from the cameraman to begin. “Congratulations,” she said to the player….
The Mother and the Waiting Room: A Psalm 20 Story for Kids
A mother sat in the waiting room of the hospital. Her husband stepped out to get her something to eat. She was very anxious. She didn’t like the waiting. She felt helpless and, if she was being honest, hopeless.Her son went into surgery that morning. There had been no word from the doctors yet. She…
Jesus Prays in a Quiet Place: A Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in a collection of Bible stories for kids called Pray without Ceasing: Bible Stories for Kids about Prayer. Mark 1:32–39 Jesus taught us how to pray. He said, “But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father…
