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The Worm in a Cage: A Psalm 22 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

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…

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February 17, 2021 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Victorious Quarterback: A Psalm 21 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

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….

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February 9, 2021 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction, Uncategorized

The Mother and the Waiting Room: A Psalm 20 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

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…

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February 3, 2021 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Chess Board: A Psalm 19 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

Two siblings were rummaging through boxes of their grandparents’s house during a weekend stay. They came across a board game they had never seen before. The title on the box read “Chess.”  “Let’s play,” said the boy.  “Do you know the rules?” asked his sister.  “No, but we can figure it out,” the brother replied. …

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January 27, 2021 Filed Under: Children's Stories, Fiction

The Seagull and the Rock: A Psalm 18 Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

The larger, stronger seagulls laughed at him. “Fly up here and be free little one! Don’t be stuck to that rock. Get out and enjoy the great world.”  The little seagull ignored them. He flew often to gather food and enjoy the air, but he never went far from the rock.  One day a great…

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January 20, 2021 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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