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Jenna’s New Shoes

Encourage our children to be a friend to the new kid on the block.

A Back to School Prayer for Parents

A prayer for all parents of children returning to school.

The A to Z Prayer Guide for Kids

An A to Z prayer guide to show kids that prayer makes a difference.

Through the Eyes of Jake the Blackbird

Jake the Blackbird flew over the house where the curly red-haired girl lived. He had not seen her today, but it was still early, the sun was barely rising. Jake flapped his wings and took off into the air. The houses were smaller, and the …

Mr. Squirrel Finds a Nut

Mr. Squirrel has always been a planner. He knows Winter is still some time away, but he wants to be prepared. Today he is shaking trees and looking for fallen acorns. He also has a keen sense of when the weather is about to change. …

The Purrrfect Prayer

Tabitha, the Tabby Cat, lives in a house with her owners. They have a daughter named Francine and a son named Timmy. Francine is a little girl with red curly hair and glasses; she likes to help her mom in the garden. Timmy likes to …

Billy Learns about Freedom

Billy has a curious mind. He always had questions, and many adults found his questions hard to answer. But they tried to give Billy an answer in words a child could understand. He would ask, they would answer, and Billy would nod his head and …

When You Aren’t Very Big, You Can Pray

Michael’s dad worked a lot. His job took him far away. Michael was not sure what he did; he was only four and didn’t really understand. His mommy did not have a job. She stayed home and took care of him, his brother, and sister. …

There is Always Time to for Morning Prayer

Summer is in full swing. Families are packing up the car and heading to the beach, river, or amusement park. If that trip is any distance from your home, you will make sure that your car is in tip-top shape. You check the oil, radiator …

A Prayer-Filled Life: What to Pray

“In this manner, therefore, pray: “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And …