50 Children’s Christian Stories
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Children's Stories: Faith, Morality, and Spiritual Growth 🙏
This collection of children's stories aims to impart Christian values and morals. The narratives explore themes such as faith, obedience, love, and forgiveness through relatable characters and situations. Many stories feature fantastical elements, like angels, devils, and magical powers, to illustrate spiritual battles and the importance of choosing good over evil. Several selections focus on specific biblical stories or concepts, such as Easter, the Sabbath, and the nature of God. Ultimately, the compilation emphasizes the power of faith in Jesus Christ and the rewards of living a life dedicated to serving God and others. Other stories explore the negative impacts of actions and words, even if unintentional.
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Christian Stories"
Overall Theme:
This
collection of short stories aims to impart Christian values and morals to
children through various narrative styles, including fairy tales, realistic
situations, and fantasy. The stories cover a range of topics, from honoring
parents and avoiding gossip to understanding forgiveness, the nature of God,
and the importance of faith. They frequently utilize biblical stories and
characters to illustrate these principles.
Key Ideas and Themes (Organized by Story):
1. Daddy the Superhero (Value: Honor your
Father and Mother)
·
Main Idea:
Even seemingly ordinary parents can be "superheroes" in a spiritual
sense, fighting against evil and teaching their children about God.
·
Christian
Concept: Parents' role in spiritual warfare and
raising children to serve God.
·
Quote:
"You learn the Bible and how to pray and all the lessons you will learn at
church and Sunday School and Jesus will use you boys to battle evil too."
1. Sharks (Value: Thou Shalt not Kill)
·
Main Idea:
Appearances can be deceiving. Sharks, often portrayed as mindless killers, can
exhibit compassion and understand God's laws. Human actions can be just as
destructive.
·
Christian
Concept: The commandment "Thou shalt not
kill" applies to all creatures, and judging others based on stereotypes
can be harmful. All creation serves God.
·
Quote:
"Sharks are not evil killers like you humans sometimes like to think...To
kill you would be murder. God has told all of creation clearly in his
commandments, 'Thou shalt not kill.'"
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Saint Paul is an inspirational figure who isn't afraid despite being
imprisoned.
·
Christian
Concept: Saint Paul was an evangelist for Jesus,
spreading his word and message.
·
Quote:
"Oh Saint Paul, you are the most wonderful evangelist of all time. Aren’t
you scared being here in prison?"
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Lying is wrong.
·
Christian
Concept: Tells a story about the importance of
honesty and the dangers of listening to negative influences (represented by an
imaginary friend). It uses the story of the serpent and Eve to illustrate the
deception of sin. God knows everything.
·
Quote:
"John, remember in the Bible where the serpent convinced Eve to lie? Well
that serpent was kind of like Duncan because Eve hid things from those she
loved, first her husband and then God."
1. The Rumor with Furry Feet (Value: Gossip)
·
Main Idea:
Gossip is harmful and un-Christian.
·
Christian
Concept: The story personifies gossip as a monster
to be defeated to promote unity and love within the church community.
·
Quote:
"Gossiping is not love, that is one thing the kids knew. But it
happens."
1. Fat Wally and the Piggies (Value: Christian
Fellowship)
·
Main Idea:
The story twists 'The Three Little Pigs' and promotes good friendships and
avoiding negative influences.
·
Christian
Concept: The narrative promotes Christian
fellowship and warns against associating with those who would harm you
(symbolized by the wolf, Fat Wally).
·
Quote:
"Wolves, as most of you know, eat pigs pretty often and Wally thought this
was a good chance to pick up a piggy stew if he got the drop on Gidney."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Be kind to those who may be considered poor and those who are being bullied
because they may be rich and powerful.
·
Christian
Concept: Kindness and generosity are rewarded, and
true worth is not determined by material possessions.
·
Quote:
"Andrew, you gave me food when you thought I was poor. Care to come to the
mansion for a nice long visit?"
1. The Prince of Thieves (Value: Selfishness)
·
Main Idea:
True wealth lies in faith, friendship, and serving God, not in material
possessions.
·
Christian
Concept: The story contrasts the pirate's pursuit
of riches with the monk's contentment in serving God. It presents the idea that
even those considered "low lives" have the potential for goodness and
a desire to know God.
·
Quote:
"Serving God is best done without riches... there is a friend that is
closer than any brother and will never leave you or forsake you. His name is
Jesus Christ."
1. Horace the Hippo (Value: Envy)
·
Main Idea:
Be content with who God created you to be, rather than envying others.
·
Christian
Concept: Focus on fulfilling your God-given
potential rather than comparing yourself to others.
·
Quote:
"I want to be all He made me to be, not what he made someone else to be. I
want to be the best Horace the Hippo he ever made."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Be yourself and don't try to be others.
·
Christian
Concept: Don't try to be others, be proud of
yourself as God made you.
·
Quote:
"Just cluck around and peck the ground but don’t peck their shoes. They
hate that. Then if its time go to your nest and lay an egg."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Pray to God for peace and to think about God, our creator, to praise him.
·
Christian
Concept: Turning to God during times of distress
·
Quote:
"See the Bible says that if we think about God, our creator and praise
him, that His peace will live inside you and guard your heart. You want peace
with the children don’t you Willie?"
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Avoid temptation and don't succumb to cartoon land.
·
Christian
Concept: Be aware of the temptation of cartoon-like
distractions.
·
Quote:
"Here in cartoon land, we can give you lots of funny ways to get back at
him.”
1. Stanley the Snowman (Value: The Story of
Hanukah)
·
Main Idea:
Christmas stories started as true stories and that presents are not the most
important thing.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"But there are so many wonderful presents to have Susan. What would be the
best present in the whole world?"
1. What the Drummer Boy Didn’t Know (Value:
The Story of Hanukah)
·
Main Idea:
The story of Hanukah and to remember the miracle.
·
Christian
Concept: The story of Hanukah and to believe in
God.
·
Quote:
"NO!” Amahl said triumphantly, “The lamp burned for eight days on one days
worth of oil. That is the miracle of Hanukah and why we celebrate each year for
eight days to commemorate that God would not let his spirit lift from us even
though supplies were not available to keep the lamp burning. Our God is not
bound by missing oil or anything. He has the power to do miracles for all of
his people. And now he has done the greatest miracle, he has sent His only son,
Jesus to save all people so we all can be his children.”
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
The importance of being a good citizen and sacrifice is even more wonderful.
·
Christian
Concept: Be humble and know God's heart for the
poor.
·
Quote:
"Even if you had your doubts, you did the right thing. And because you
overcame selfishness to serve God, your sacrifice is even more wonderful.
Forget your sins and praise God that you are going to be a good little polar
bear from this day forward.”
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Don't run away.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"Lorenzo, he’s run away, we have to help them find him!”
1. A Raven Named Marvin (Value: Respect
Authority)
·
Main Idea:
Marvin brings them to a bear that is the leader of the forest.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"Don’t be afraid of Rocco, Betty. Marvin the Raven said landing on the big
bears shoulders. Yes, he is very dangerous and anyone who would harm these
woods would meet with a very bad mauling from Rocco. But you are friends of
Lorenzo so you will always be safe with Rocco and with all of us here. Now
Lorenzo, Rocco and I have a special mission to take you to meet the King and
Queen of the Forest.”
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Don't run away, face your fears.
·
Christian Concept:
·
Quote:
“IT’S NO GOOD. WE CAN’T MAKE IT. WE ARE TOO SMALL. THE DANGERS ARE TOO GREAT!”
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
The story of Christmas.
·
Christian
Concept: Messiah.
·
Quote:
“GLORY TO GOD, GLORY TO GOD, GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST” The angel choir sang
in the skies above Bethlehem that very first Christmas night. All of the
Shepherds looked on in wonder as they heard from the choir of angels that
filled the night sky of the coming of the Messiah, the Christ Child, Jesus who
would save his people from their sins."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Grounded in obedience
·
Christian
Concept: Friendships with God should be grounded in
obedience.
·
Quote:
"God honored my obedience and the obedience of Zack. Since then I have
walked with God as a friend. But friendship with God is always grounded in
obedience.”
1. Screwtape Again (Value: Satan and his
Ploys)
·
Main Idea:
The devil (Screwtape) and his nephew Wormwood try to disrupt a family.
·
Christian
Concept: Highlights the constant spiritual battle
and the devil's attempts to cause division and sin, while emphasizing the need
to stay close to Jesus to avoid these attacks.
·
Quote:
"Split them apart. Use anger, jealousy, hurtful remarks, rumors,
irritations...They will have to stay close to Jesus to avoid our attacks."
1. Charlie Won’t Go (Value: Knowing God)
·
Main Idea:
One friend wants to see God while the other doesn't want to.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"It’s our time. When we walk over that hill, we all meet God. Not in a
Sunday school way. We will see him, hear him and meet him face to face. God.
Just over that hill. Let’s go.”
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"Its ok, I am used to it. After all, nobody ever asks the donkey.”
1. If I Were God (Value: God's Nature)
·
Main Idea:
Explores the nature of God through a discussion among children about what they
would do if they were God.
·
Christian
Concept: God's qualities are about love,
forgiveness, and mercy.
·
Quote:
"I think if I were God, since I would have the power to do anything at
all, I would first stop all the sickness and old age and bad storms and
earthquakes so people all over the world wouldn’t suffer so much."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Bottling love and creating the perfect person.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"If I can bottle love, nobody will be unloved ever again. They can just
drink my formula and, whammo, instant love.”
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
The correct version of heaven.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first
earth were passed away; and there was no more sea."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
·
Christian
Concept: Understanding who we really are, the
children of the Master of the Universe.
·
Quote:
"We are all Children of God and are heirs to His vast fortunes. The cattle
of every hill are His and He want us to live in his love and joy but so many
times we live in sin and poverty, refusing to see the wealth that is already
ours."
1. A Bad Dream (Value: Forgiveness and
Reconciliation)
·
Main Idea:
A father learns the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation through a
dream.
·
Christian
Concept: Emphasizes the importance of forgiveness,
drawing a parallel to God's forgiveness through Jesus' sacrifice.
·
Quote:
"JESUS. That’s it isn’t it? He died on the cross so I could be
forgiven...God forgave us all of lots worse things than Max has done."
1. The Great Tiger (Value: Blessed are the
Merciful)
·
Main Idea:
A coyote learns about mercy through an encounter with a tiger.
·
Christian
Concept: The importance of mercy, aligning it with
God's character and the concept of redemption through Jesus.
·
Quote:
"The law of the jungle is mercy. It is that way because the law of the
creator of all life is mercy."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Don't keep secrets, but be open.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"Yes, we had lots of secret plans. We played jokes on the other lemurs so
they would fall off of things or things would happen to them and then we would
laugh. We had all kinds of secret plans and games we did that nobody knew about
and schemes. I was a scheming lemur Lexy. I don’t want to be a scheming lemur,
I want to be playing, laughing lemur. What can I do?”
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Call for help and bears come from all over to help.
·
Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
“Yes please hurry.” The sad little Bear begged his friend. It was not long
later that Bartholomew saw his help coming. Dozens and dozens of bears appeared
on the ridge.
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Stephen is dying for Jesus.
·
Christian
Concept: Praying to Jesus before dying.
·
Quote:
"Daddy, he doesn’t even look scared. I would be SO scared if everybody was
mad at me...He is praising Jesus Daddy. He is thanking Jesus that he is going
to be able to suffer and die for God."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
The origin of Sunday.
·
Christian
Concept: God created the world.
·
Quote:
"Gabriel is this why we have Sunday? To remember when God created the
world?"
1. A Swear Word in Heaven (Value: Foul
Language is bad)
·
Main Idea:
Swear words are bad and that Jesus can take them away by filling the emptiness.
·
Christian
Concept: The negativity of swear words and how
Jesus fixes them with God's love.
·
Quote:
"You are now a praise word in heaven and here is your family. Rushing down
the hills were not three, not seven, not thirty-eight but millions, no
zillions, no bazillions of happy glowing praise words that overran heaven every
single day."
1. Merlin's Magic Words (Value: The Name of
Jesus)
·
Main Idea:
Merlin gives the kids the most powerful word in the universe.
·
Christian
Concept: Jesus gives people the power to do great
things in his name.
·
Quote:
"They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall
not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
He read and the children just gasp with awe at the power of the word."
1. Is it Sin if You Didn’t Know? (Value: Thou
Shalt not Steal)
·
Main Idea:
The importance of intention in determining whether an action is sinful.
·
Christian
Concept: Definition of sin is anything that keeps
us from loving God.
·
Quote:
"Timmy, sin is something that comes out of your heart when it wants to
rebel against God. It is something you decide to do when you know you
shouldn’t."
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
ZIMZIM city
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Christian
Concept:
·
Quote:
"Bow down, Kimberly, the GRAND ZIMZIM is our God!!!"
1. (Story missing a title/number)
·
Main Idea:
Stanly gets a curse.
·
Christian
Concept: To have hope for salvation.
·
Quote:
"Before we were punished, he gave a promise that some day, he own son will
come to earth and make it all like it was before. He will defeat the evil
snake, Satan and defeat death and make everything perfect again.”
Comprehensive Christian Children's
Stories Study Guide
Quiz
Answer
each question in 2-3 sentences, drawing from the content of the provided
stories.
1. In
"Daddy the Superhero," how does the father portray his role as a
"superhero" to his children?
2. In
"Sharks," what is Feratu's perspective on the commandment "Thou
Shalt Not Kill?"
3. In
"The Lie Detector," how does John learn about the nature of lying,
and how does his father address the situation?
4. In
"The Rumor with Furry Feet," what is the story trying to teach us
about gossip?
5. In
"Fat Wally and the Piggies," what is the moral of the story about
christian fellowship?
6. In
"The Town Bully and The King's Son," what is the lesson of the story?
7. In
"The Prince of Thieves," what treasure does Captain Black ultimately
seek, and where is it found?
8. In
"Horace the Hippo," what causes Horace to change his perspective on
his own appearance?
9. In
"Willie the Wild Child," what does Mr. Henderson teach Willie about
finding peace and dealing with the children?
10. In
"A Swear Word in Heaven," what is the point of the swear word being
empty inside and what was the solution?
Quiz Answer Key
1. The
father explains that he fights against evil influences that try to disrupt
their family's faith. He portrays himself as a spiritual warrior, protected by
Jesus.
2. Feratu
believes that sharks are not evil killers, but rather creatures gathering what
they need to survive, just like humans. He says that to kill the human child
would be murder and go against God's commandments.
3. John
learns that lying creates distance from loved ones and from God. His father
explains that God sees into hearts and that John needs to turn away from the
spirit of lies.
4. The
story teaches that gossip hurts people and damages relationships within the
church community. It emphasizes the importance of unity and love over spreading
rumors.
5. The
moral of the story is the importance of Christian fellowship and being careful
about who you pick as friends. Fat Wally met a wolf who wanted to eat him.
6. The
story teaches about serving God and the poor. It was more valuable than all the
wealth in the universe.
7. Captain
Black seeks a treasure that cannot be lost and a crew that is loyal beyond
gold. He finds this through faith in Jesus Christ, who offers a treasure kept
in heaven.
8. Horace
changes his perspective when Henrietta Hippo shows him admiration, helping him
realize his own unique attractiveness. He realized he had to be the best hippo
god made him to be.
9. Mr.
Henderson teaches Willie about finding peace by thinking about God, his
creator, and praising him. He says that will help Willie feel peace and guard
his heart.
10. The
swear word was empty inside and wanted people to think it was something. Jesus
filled the swear word's heart with his love that drove out all the awful smoke.
Essay Questions
Choose
three of the following questions and write a well-organized essay for each,
drawing from the themes and content of the provided stories.
1. Explore
the theme of good vs. evil as it is portrayed in multiple stories, focusing on
how characters overcome adversity through faith and moral choices.
2. Discuss
how these stories impart Christian values like forgiveness, honesty, and
respect for authority to children. Provide specific examples from at least
three different stories.
3. Analyze
the use of fantasy and imaginative elements in the stories to convey deeper
spiritual truths. How do these elements enhance or detract from the moral
lessons being taught?
4. Compare
and contrast the different representations of God or divine intervention across
several stories. What common characteristics emerge, and how do they reflect
Christian theology?
5. Critically
evaluate the effectiveness of these stories as teaching tools for children.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of using narrative to communicate
Christian principles?
Glossary of Key Terms
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Resale Rights: The legal right to sell
a product and keep the profits.
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Superdaddy: A metaphorical term for
a father who protects his family spiritually.
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Thou Shalt Not Kill: One of the Ten
Commandments, prohibiting murder.
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Gossip: Casual or unconstrained conversation or
reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed
as true.
·
Christian Fellowship: The community of
believers in Jesus Christ, sharing faith and support.
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Monks: Members of a religious community of men
typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
·
Prince of Thieves: A title for a notorious
and feared pirate leader.
·
Envy: A feeling of discontented or resentful
longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
·
Hanukah: An eight-day Jewish festival commemorating
the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
·
Messiah: The promised deliverer of the Jewish
people, believed by Christians to be Jesus Christ.
·
Polar Bear Council: A gathering where the
Polar Bear King gathers all the polar bears to tell them of his rulings.
·
Humility: The quality of having a modest or low view
of one's importance.
·
Raven: A large, black bird often associated with
wisdom or prophecy.
·
Reconciliation: The restoration of
friendly relations.
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Coyote: A wolf-like canid native to North America.
·
Lemur: An arboreal primate native to Madagascar.
·
Bartholomew: Sad Little bear trapped
in a tar pit.
·
Stephen: Character from the story, "Stoning
Stephen".
·
Comet: A celestial body made of ice and dust that
orbits the sun and has a tail when near the sun.
·
Angels: Spiritual beings believed to act as
messengers or intermediaries between God and humans.
·
Swear Word: A blasphemous or obscene
word or phrase.
·
Merlin: A legendary wizard and advisor in
Arthurian legends.
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Sin: An immoral act considered a transgression
against divine law.
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GRAND ZIMZIM: God of ZimZim city.
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Stanley: Little snake in the garden of eden.
FAQ
1. What are the main values or themes
emphasized in these stories?
The stories consistently highlight
Christian values such as honoring parents, avoiding gossip and lying,
forgiveness, reconciliation, Christian fellowship, obedience to God, respecting
authority, avoiding selfishness, practicing mercy, and avoiding envy. They
often illustrate these values through engaging narratives and characters,
making them relatable and understandable for children. They also mention
specific Christian tenets, such as the importance of Jesus and how God wants
everyone to be saved.
Many of the stories feature a clear
distinction between good and evil, often represented by characters or
situations that embody these concepts. Good is typically associated with
obedience to God's commandments, acts of kindness, and resisting temptation.
Evil is often personified through characters like Satan, gossiping individuals,
or selfish behaviors. The stories often show how good can triumph over evil
through faith, prayer, and adherence to Christian principles.
Biblical stories and concepts are woven
throughout the narratives to illustrate moral lessons and Christian teachings.
Characters may reference Bible stories, such as the story of Eve and the
serpent, Hanukkah, or the birth of Jesus, to explain the consequences of sin or
the importance of faith. The stories sometimes use biblical figures like Saint
Paul or Abe to present moral lessons, such as walking with God through obedience.
Angels and other spiritual beings
frequently appear in the stories, often acting as guides, messengers, or
protectors. They can deliver messages from God, offer assistance to those in
need, or represent the presence of good or evil influences in the world. Angels
demonstrate the power of God and can also protect them or deliver messages from
Jesus. Imaginary friends can be portrayed as either good or evil forces that
influence children’s behavior.
The stories address a range of common
childhood challenges, such as dealing with rumors and gossip, resisting
temptation, making honest choices, overcoming envy, and understanding complex
concepts like sin and forgiveness. The stories offer guidance and solutions to
these challenges, often rooted in Christian principles and values.
God is typically portrayed as loving,
forgiving, and powerful, with a desire for all people to live according to His
will. Jesus is presented as a savior who offers forgiveness for sins and
provides a path to eternal life. The stories illustrate God's mercy and grace,
as well as His unwavering love for humanity. The stories also describe how
Jesus is the son of God and takes people to Heaven.
Some stories incorporate elements of magic
or fantasy, such as talking animals, magical snowmen, and interactions with
wizards or angels. These elements serve to capture children's imaginations and
make the moral lessons more engaging. Magic can also be used as a metaphor for
God's power or the influence of spiritual forces.
The stories encourage children to live a
Christian life by modeling positive behavior, emphasizing the importance of
prayer and faith, and illustrating the consequences of sin. They provide
relatable examples of how to apply Christian principles in everyday situations
and promote a sense of community and fellowship among believers. These tales
demonstrate how children can live according to God's will through prayer,
faith, and fellowship.
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