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The Apple of His Eye: A Psalm 17 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

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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January 12, 2021 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Eagle and the Earthquake: A Psalm 15 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

A great tree grew on the side of a mountain. Many animals made their home in the tree including a great bald eagle.  One day the earth began to shake. Rocks and boulders came crashing down the mountain. Many of the animals in the tree fled for their lives pushing and shoving each other out…

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September 3, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

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 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

The Penguin Sculpture: A Psalm 12 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

On a shelf in a little boy’s room sat one of his greatest works of art. It was a simple sculpture of a penguin he made in Kindergarten. The craft was grateful for the boy’s love and hard work. It wasn’t perfect, but it was made with love.  As the boy grew older, dust started…

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August 13, 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, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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