As we journey through our lives, we can easily lose hold of the fact that God has a plan for us. We can get caught up in loneliness and fear. But if we place our trust in the God of mercy, we will start to see the truth and beauty of the world around us….
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The Sorrowful Song to the Sun: A Psalm 51 Story for Children
Psalm 51 is one of the most popular penitential prayers in the Book of Psalms. It is attributed to David and his repentance to the Prophet Nathan when he confronted him about the king’s sin with Bathsheba. It is a popular Psalm during Lent appearing in the liturgies for both Ash Wednesday and the First…
The Rabbit and the Rock: A Psalm 91 Story for Children
The Lord is our rock, our shelter, and our fortress! When we are afraid or in a challenging time in our lives, we can turn to him for his protection. In this fable a rabbit avoids the hunters and finds shelter in the rock. You can read this story on this website or you can…
Psalm 23 Stories for Children
I believe that stories have an unmistakeable power to pass on faith to young people. Therefore, one of the most effective ways to teach about Psalm 23 to children is to tell them a story. I wrote the following two stories about sheep and the Shepherd to help you explain the meaning behind this popular…