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Jesus Prays in a Quiet Place: 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. Mark 1:32–39 Jesus taught us how to pray. He said, “But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father…

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February 1, 2021 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

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

The Conversion of Saint Paul: A Bible Story for Kids

By Jared Dees

Acts 9:1-22 and Acts 22:3-16 Saint Paul wrote more books in the New Testament than anyone else. He is one of the most important leaders in the early Church and responsible for the foundation of many churches throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Before his conversion to Christianity, however, he imprisoned and even killed Christians for believing…

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January 19, 2021 Filed Under: Bible Stories, Children's Stories

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

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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, To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach, Praying the Angelus, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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