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Miriam Watches Over Moses

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Exodus 2:4-10; 15:20-21; Micah 6:4 Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called Exodus. The word “exodus” means to leave or go away from. Our true story also comes from a part of the Bible called Micah. Micah loved God and told people what God wanted them to know. A long time ago, God’s people lived in a place called Egypt. The king of Egypt, called Pharaoh, was not kind to them. He made the people work very hard. One day, Pharaoh made a very sad rule. He said that all baby boys born to the Israelites must be thrown into the river. But one mother loved her baby boy very much. She wanted to keep him safe. She hid him at home for as long as she could. When the baby grew too big to hide, she made a little basket from tall grass. She covered it with tar so it would float on the water. Then she gently placed her baby in the basket and set it in the river. The baby’s big sister, Miriam, stayed close by. She wanted to see what would happen and make sure her baby brother was safe. Soon...
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Shine Like Stars

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Philippians 2:14-16 Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called the Letter to the Philippians. A letter is one of the ways people use to share important news. One day, Paul wrote a letter to his friends who loved Jesus. He told them something very special: “Do everything without complaining. Don’t argue. Be kind. Be loving. Be like Jesus. When you do this, you shine like stars!” Paul wanted everyone who followed Jesus to live in a way that helped others see God’s love. He said that when we are kind and do what’s right—without grumbling—we shine like bright stars in the sky. Have you ever seen stars twinkle at night? They shine in the dark and help us see. Paul said that when we love God and love others, we shine just like those stars. How can you shine like a star? You can help someone clean up. You can share your toys. You can say nice words. You can listen when someone is talking. You can say “yes” with a happy heart when someone asks you to help. And do you know what else? ...
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Tabitha

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Acts 9:36-42 Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called Acts, which is short for “the Acts of the Apostles.” An apostle is someone who is sent to teach others about Jesus. There was a kind woman named Tabitha. Some of her friends called her Dorcas. She loved Jesus very much, and she liked to help people. Tabitha made clothes for people who needed them. She gave food and hugs and kind words. Everyone in her town of Joppa loved her! One day, Tabitha got very sick. She lay down and didn’t get up. Her friends were very sad. They missed her so much! They had heard that Peter, one of Jesus’ helpers, was nearby. So they sent someone to ask Peter to come quickly. Peter came right away. When he got to the house, many people were crying. They showed Peter all the clothes Tabitha had made. “She was so kind,” they said. “We love her.” Peter went into the room where Tabitha was. He knelt down and prayed. Then he said, “Tabitha, get up.” And guess what? Tabitha opened her eyes! She sat up!...
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Josiah

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2 Chronicles 34 A long time ago, there was a boy named Josiah. He became king when he was only eight years old! Even though Josiah was still young, he loved God and wanted to do what was right. As Josiah grew older, he prayed to God and learned more and more about what pleased God. He looked around and saw that some people were doing wrong things. They were worshiping statues instead of worshiping the one true God. That made Josiah very sad. So, Josiah told his helpers, “Let’s clean up our land. Let’s take down all the things that don’t make God happy.” And they did! They broke down the statues and took away the things that were not good. Josiah wanted everyone to love God and follow Him. Then one day, while people were fixing God’s temple, they found a very special book. It was God’s Word! They brought the book to Josiah and read it out loud. Josiah listened carefully. His eyes got big. He knew that some of the people had not been obeying what the book said. He wanted to help! So he c...
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Hannah

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1 Samuel 1-2 Our story comes from the Bible. It is found in the part of the Bible called 1 Samuel ("First Samuel"). It is the first of two books in the Bible named after Samuel. A long time ago, there was a kind woman named Hannah. She really wanted to have a baby, but she didn’t have any children. This made Hannah very sad. One day, Hannah went to the temple, a special place where people talked to God. She prayed and prayed, and tears came to her eyes. She said, “Dear God, please help me. If You give me a baby, I will give him back to You to serve You his whole life.” A priest named Eli saw Hannah praying. At first, he didn’t understand what she was doing, but then Hannah told him she was talking to God. Eli said, “Go in peace. May God give you what you asked for.” Not long after that, God answered Hannah’s prayer—God gave her a baby boy! She named him Samuel, which means “God heard me.” Hannah loved her little boy so much. When Samuel was a little older, Hannah kept her pro...
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You Are the Light of the World

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Matthew 5:14-16 Our true also story comes from a part of the Bible called the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew was a disciple of Jesus. That means Jesus was his teacher. And the word gospel means “good news!” Have you ever seen a bright light in the dark? Maybe it was a night-light in your room or a flashlight on a camping trip. Light helps us see. Light helps us feel safe. Light shows the way to go. Jesus once told His friends something very special. He said, “You are the light of the world.” That means when we follow Jesus, His light shines through us. Jesus explained, “No one lights a lamp and hides it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” A light is meant to shine where everyone can see it. Jesus told His friends to let their light shine so that others would see their good deeds and praise God. That means when we are kind, when we help, and when we show love, we are shining with the light of Jesus. So, remember: Jesus is the light ...
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The Woman at the Well

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John 4:1–30 Our true story comes from a part of the Bible called the Gospel of John. John was one of the friends and helpers of Jesus. And the word “Gospel” means “good news!” One day, Jesus was tired from traveling and sat down beside a well. A well is a deep place in the ground where people get water. A woman came to the well to fill her jar with water. Jesus surprised her by talking to her. Usually, people did not talk to her or treat her kindly. But Jesus did. He asked her for a drink of water, and then He told her something very special: “I can give you living water.” The woman was curious. She thought He meant water from the well, but Jesus meant something even better. He meant the love of God that never runs out. Jesus’ living water makes our hearts full of joy, peace, and love. The woman realized Jesus was not just any man. He was the Savior God had promised! She was so excited that she ran back to town, leaving her jar behind. She told everyone, “Come and see Jesus!” And many ...
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