Keys for Kids - daily devotions and Bible stories for kids
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Keys for Kids - daily devotions and Bible stories for kids
Keys for Kids is a daily storytelling show based on the daily Keys for Kids children's devotional. Hosted by Zach, this podcast combines Scripture readings with captivating stories that illustrate essential Biblical principles. With Zach's creative voices bringing characters to life, listeners embar...
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Fingerprint Art
Read: Psalm 51:2; Isaiah 43:25; 1 John 1:6-9
Press, stamp! Press, stamp!
Kaitlyn’s thumb squished into the orange stamp pad, then she squa...
Little Lost Lamb
Read: Luke 15:4-7; 19:10
“Mom!” Nia ran into the kitchen. “My lamb is gone! I’m sure I latched the door after I fed him, but it’s open now and W...
Can’t Thank You Enough
Read: Psalm 86:12-13; 2 Corinthians 9:12-15; Revelation 5:9-14
Dominic bit his cheek as he sat at his desk and stared up at his teacher. “I’m so...
A Beautiful Heart
Read: 1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 3:3-4
Clarissa sat looking at herself in the mirror as Tara’s words spun through her head. You’re j...
Power over Death
Editor’s note: This story’s subject matter may not be suitable for young children.
Read: Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Mom had tears in her eyes as...
Acceptable Words
Read: Psalm 19:12-14; Ephesians 4:29
Isabela peeked over her brother’s shoulder at the picture he was drawing. “Hey, that’s pretty good! But you...
A Glimpse of Heaven
Read: Revelation 21:1-5, 9-11, 18-27
“I’d rather go to school than shovel the snow left behind from the blizzard,” Miguel grumbled.
“Oh, i...
The Grumbling Game
Read: Psalm 78:10-22
"Remi,” said Mom, “will you come and dry these dishes, please?”
Remi groaned. “Can’t Dayo do it?” he asked. “I’m sick...
How Old Is God? (Part 2)
Read: Genesis 1:1-5; John 1:1-5
Hailey burst into applause as Liam finished saying the alphabet. “Dad, I think he’s finally got it!”
“Does...
How Old Is God? (Part 1)
Read: Revelation 1:4-8
“A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.” Hailey looked at her three-year-old b...
The Benchwarmer
Read: 1 Samuel 23:14-18
“I’m quitting basketball,” Tyler announced flatly as his dad entered the room.
“Quitting?” asked Dad. “But you cou...
No Regrets
Read: Philippians 3:12-16
“I don’t think I did well on that history test today—I should have studied more,” Breonna said as she followed Mom int...
What’s in a Name?
Read: Proverbs 22:1; Isaiah 56:5; 1 John 3:1
Alexis rushed into the house. “Mom! Bree’s mom and new baby sister are home now! She’s so cute, and...
Why We’re Here
Read: Galatians 5:13-14
“Hey, Caleb!” Josh shouted when they got off the bus. “I almost forgot! Tomorrow I’m going to Planet Pizza, and I was wo...
Big Brother
Read: Acts 16:19-25
Josiah felt like his head was going to explode. “Get married! You’re going to get married? To Ryan? But what about Dad?”
Getting Ready
Read: Matthew 24:35-51
Madelyn picked up the tissues and old drawings off the floor and threw them in the trash can. As she was making her bed,...
Plug It In
Read: Isaiah 55:10-11; James 1:21-25
“Mom, I can’t get the toaster to work!” called William. Receiving no answer, he went to the small office wh...
Always Room for One More
Read: Luke 14:12-24
Connor stood beside his dad on the cracked, uneven sidewalk of Nairobi, Kenya, and watched in fascination at the hustle and...
A Tight Grip
Read: Ephesians 4:26-27, 31-32; James 1:19-20
“Mom!” Jessica cried. “Cassi hit me!”
“Because you pushed me!” cried her little sister.
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Read: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24
Daisy ran to the left as her sister Mia threw the ball toward her. Daisy bumped into a tall vase as she caught the b...
From Cobwebs to Cables
Read: Psalm 19:7-11
“My Sunday school teacher said we should read the Bible on our own every day,” Macey said on the way home from church. “I’m...
Inventory Time
Read: Colossians 3:1-14
“Hi, Dad,” Kiera said as she sat down at the table for breakfast. “Are you going to have to work late again tonight?” Ki...
The Hidden Gift
Read: Romans 5:8-15
Christmas was over, and Malachi and Nevaeh helped their parents remove the ornaments, lights, and strands of silver and purp...
Gone for Good
Read: Psalm 103:8-12
With her sidewalk chalk, India colored in the flowers she had drawn along the edge of the driveway. Then she stood back and...
A Good Ending
Read: Romans 8:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-8
“Why does Grandpa have to hurt so much?” Bentley asked his dad as they left the nursing home one af...
A Hole in One
Read: Romans 3:23-25
Matthew lined up his first putt. He bounced his golf ball off the side wall, past the spinning windmill, and it rolled to a...
Just Having Fun
Read: Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:12
“Boo!” Blake shouted from behind the couch as his younger sister walked past. Gabby screamed and jumped...
Crybaby Christmas
Read: Luke 2:8-14; Hebrews 12:1-3
“This is the worst Christmas ever!” Riley told her brother. “Not only did we have to move because of Dad’s job...
Animals Talk on Christmas Eve
Read: Isaiah 9:1-7; John 3:16
Christmas presents made Sam nervous. Santa’s “nice” list made him worried. As the days drew closer to Christmas, S...
Stormy Weather
Read: Mark 4:35-41
“Oh no!” Dad exclaimed as the car slid off the road and into a snowbank. The wind was strong, the snow was deep, and they wer...
White Christmas
Read: Psalm 51:1-4, 7; Romans 3:23
“It’s still snowing, Grandpa,” said Evan. “We’ll have a white Christmas for sure!” Evan had not seen much sno...
The Lead Role
Read: 1 John 4:7-12
Jessie and Grandma clapped as Chloe emerged from backstage long after the audience left. Chloe had spent weeks preparing to...
Looking Deeper
Read: James 2:1-4
On a bright winter day, Evelyn stopped by her Grandma’s house after school. She found her in the kitchen, pulling a batch of c...
An Undeserved Gift
Read: John 1:14-17; 3:16-17
Caleb and Vanessa sat in the back seat of the car on the way home from Christmas shopping. They didn’t dare say a wo...
Wonderfully Made
Read: Psalm 139:13-16; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44
Nate and Peter watched as Dad assembled a miniature model of the human body they had gotten for th...
The Pearl Necklace
Read: Colossians 4:2-6
Johannah stared out her bedroom window as Mom came into the room and sat down on the bed. “How are you feeling?” Mom aske...
Candy Canes
Read: Luke 2:4-18
“Mmm…I love candy canes! They’re my favorite Christmas treat,” Abbie said as she licked her sweet candy.
“They are yummy...
Snowfest
Read: Isaiah 64:4-6
“Mom, guess what?” said James. “My school is having a snow sculpture contest, and there are prizes!”
“What are you goi...
The Dogsled Ride
Read: 1 Timothy 4:11-16
“Why do we have to take Mrs. Anderson to church with us tomorrow?” asked Miriam. “She’s so boring—all she talks about is...
Untamed Tongue
Read: James 3:3-10
“Why didn’t you invite Jase to come camping with us?” Dad asked as he and Thatcher sat beside their campfire.
Thatcher...