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The Glory Of God -- Psalm 19 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
It was a new church for Sam.
Everywhere There Was God -- John 4:5-42 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
One day Jesus stopped at a well where he asked a Samaritan woman for a drink of water.
Samuel -- 1 Samuel 3 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
Once there was a boy called Samuel. Though Samuel was only a boy, he helped Eli in the temple.
Intercession -- Matthew 5:43-48 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
There was once a man who dreamed of a beautiful home, and soon all of his time, energy, money, and a
The Blessing Of God -- Psalm 133 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
The psalmist says that God gives good gifts.
God Is Great, God Is Good -- Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
Every Sunday one of Betsy's parents drove into the circular drive of the church to deliver their chi
"Do Unto Others" -- Matthew 7:12 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
Once a week we go to the grocery store the day I get my allowance.
A Sunny Day -- Romans 8:26b -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
"It's raining!" Brad said, sadly.
God's Mercy -- Psalm 51:1-17 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
The psalms (Show the Psalms in the Bible.) were the prayer poems of the people.
The Christmas Tree -- John 1:5 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
Martin Luther stood silently under the cold, starry night, surrounded by the fir and pine trees of t
Endless Peace -- Isaiah 9:7 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
The children were playing happily in the room. The dogs barked. The cats meowed. The lions roared.
Brother Lawrence -- Psalm 150:6 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
The greasy, sticky pots and pans were piled precariously on the sink.
God's Steadfast Love -- Psalm 66:8-20 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
One night a mother, praying with her daughter, asked her how she felt when she prayed.
Good News -- Matthew 11:2-11 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
John the Baptist, preparing the way for Jesus, found himself in prison for telling the truth, and he
Balance -- Luke 5:15-16 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
A boy was walking down the road, tired, hungry, lonely, limping on his left foot.
Forgive Us Our Trespasses -- Luke 11:4 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
Once Abraham invited a beggar to his tent for a meal.
Have Mercy Upon Us! -- Psalm 123 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
The two-year-old was visiting her grandparents, and as they gathered around the table, holding hands
All God Does, God Does Well -- Luke 24:44-53 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
Some things we can't explain, and we call them mysteries and trust God's love no matter what.
Animals At The Manger -- Luke 2:8-16 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
(Children like to make noise.
Teach Us To Pray -- Matthew 14:22-33 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
In our Bible story for today, Jesus went up the mountain by himself to pray.
When He's Here -- Psalm 23 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
It was Father's Day and the minister had gathered the children around him at the altar, including hi
A Little Child Shall Lead Them -- Isaiah 11:6 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
During the winter months the church offered shelter for the homeless: dinner in the evening, sleep a
The Lord's Prayer In "New Haven" -- Luke 11:2-4 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
Once upon a time in a town called "New Haven," the mother sat on her son's bed and they talked toget
Good Luck? Bad Luck? Who Knows? -- Psalm 78:1-7 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
An old Chinese farmer had an old horse for tilling his fields.
Treasures -- Matthew 6:19-21 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002
A stone worn smoothIn a sweaty hand,A scrap of string,

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