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The Girl and Her Goldfish: A Psalm 2 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

The second chapter in the Book of Psalms reflects on the way God’s Son, the Messiah, is received by the powerful kings of the world. As Christians, we read this story in the context of Jesus Christ. From a practical standpoint, the psalm and this story will help children reflect on jealousy and how they…

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March 26, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Boy and the Seeds: A Psalm 1 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

The Book of Psalms opens with a comparison between those whose joy is in the law of the Lord and those who take advice from the wicked. This is the story of a boy who wants to be generous while his brothers seek to only take care of themselves. You can read this story on…

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March 19, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Wandering Warrior: A Psalm 95 Story for Children

By Jared Dees

There was a great warrior who wandered all the earth in search for a king who was worthy of his skill as a fighter.  He travelled to the sea and met with a king in the castle on the edge of the water. This king owned many great ships to sail the seas. He was…

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March 12, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Sole Stick Figure: A Psalm 33 Story for Children

By Jared Dees

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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March 5, 2020 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Sorrowful Song to the Sun: A Psalm 51 Story for Children

By Jared Dees

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…

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February 27, 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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