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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

King Solomon Prays for Wisdom: A Bible Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

This story is featured in a collection of Bible stories for kids called Pray without Ceasing: Bible Stories for Kids about Prayer. 1 Kings 3:3–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13 King Solomon was the son of David and a great king over Israel. He was known especially for his great wisdom, which was a gift from God.  As…

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September 1, 2020 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

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 Birth of Isaac: A Bible Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

This story is featured in two collections of Bible stories for kids called Do Not Be Afraid: Bible Stories for Kids about Hope. Genesis 18 & 21 God promised Abraham and Sarah that they would have many descendants, but they grew very old and still were unable to have children together. They thought it would be…

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August 25, 2020 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

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

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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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