Children's Story Archives

Story – Alfred the Great

February 28, 2021 by John W. Wayland

Once there was in England a good king named Alfred. He was so brave and wise and did so many fine things for his people that he is always called Alfred the Great.

Story – The Wanderer’s Prayer

February 1, 2021 by Earnest Lloyd

He stopped and listened, and distinguished the tones of a simple, earnest prayer. He bent his ear nearer, and heard these words from the boy’s lips…

Children’s Story – Trust in the Lord

December 29, 2020 by Joel R. Beeke and Diana Kleynm

“The Lord is so good. He has been good to us all the time!” answered Bobby eagerly. “When Emmie is naughty and stays out playing instead of coming in to bed when you call—you still love her, don’t you?”

Children’s Story – Three Gifts

December 15, 2020 by John W. Wayland

When the wise men saw the baby King, they bowed down low before Him, and worshiped Him. Then they gave Him the three gifts that they had brought for Him.

Children’s Story – Thanksgiving Day

November 2, 2020 by John W. Wayland

Every year, for many years, the good people of our land have kept Thanksgiving Day. It comes in the month of November, after the corn, the apples, and the pumpkins are gathered, and after the farmers have cut a pile of wood big enough to last all winter.

Story – Julia’s Missionary Money

October 5, 2020 by Olive Vincent Marsh

“How much money did you have in your missionary box, Julia?” asked the superintendent.

Story – I Will Rebuke the Devourer

August 31, 2020 by Pearl Tolhurst

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse. … And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes” (Malachi 3:10, first part, 11, first part). When I read these words, I can say, “Amen. Truly the Lord’s promises are sure.” Way in the northeast corner of the little southern state of Australia proper, four miles from ...