A father woke early in the morning and went out to the apple tree. He stood in front of the tree gazing at the apples. They were all precious to him. He climbed the tree and inspected each apple carefully. He protected them from the bugs and birds that wanted to eat them. He returned…
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The Fish Story in "Soul": Meaning and Reflection Questions
(No spoilers.) Near the end of Disney Pixar’s Soul, the main character listens to a fable about a fish searching for the ocean. This is the version of the story in the movie: The Fish and the Ocean Story I heard this story about a fish. He swims up to an older fish and says,…
The Baptism of Jesus: A Bible Story for Kids
Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22 We conclude this collection of Advent and Christmas Bible stories at the baptism of the Lord. On Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus. In baptism, we celebrate a rebirth with Christ. We are born into the family of God. As you read this story, pay attention to the…
"The Wise Men" by G. K. Chesterton: Summary and Reflection Questions
Summary: “The Wise Men” by G. K. Chesterton Like all good poetry, G. K. Chesterton helps us enter into an experience outside of ourselves that touches our hearts. His poem about the Epiphany helps us recognize that “we are the three wise men of yore, and we know all things but truth.” There are so…
The Visit of the Three Wise Men: A Christmas Bible Story for Kids
This story is featured in Prepare the Way: Advent and Christmas Bible Stories for Kids. Matthew 2:1–12 Jesus Christ was the Messiah. He was the King of the Jews, yet his spiritual kingdom would extend beyond Israel. The three wise men (also called magi) were foreigners, but they came from their country to find the prophesied…
