Keys for Kids - daily devotions and Bible stories for kids and families

Read: Galatians 5:22-26 "Just do it,” coaxed Henry. “She’ll never know it was you.” Henry was trying to get his classmate Niam to put a whoopee cushion on their teacher’s chair. “Come on, it will be hilarious!” “Okay,” said Niam. But when Mrs. Mills sat down and her face turned red, it didn’t seem so funny after all. Later that day, Henry talked some classmates into putting petroleum jelly on all...

Read: Psalms 3:1-6; 42:8; 63:6 Lara ran so hard it hurt. She glanced over her shoulder. The lion was still chasing her and getting closer. Suddenly, she tripped and fell flat on her face! A huge roar echoed, and she could almost feel the lion’s hot breath on her neck. She screamed—then woke up in her own bed. All the covers were kicked off, and her forehead was sweaty. Lara lay still, trying to ca...

Read: Genesis 50:19-20; Romans 5:1-5 Sofia, chore time! Today we’re going to—what’s wrong?” Aunt Lori set down the buckets she was holding and gently put her hands on Sofia’s shoulders. “Aren’t you having a nice time on the farm?” Sofia tried to smile. “I just wish Mom and Dad were here with me.” Her throat felt tight. She buried her face in her aunt’s denim shirt, trying to control her tears. “Oh...

Read: Psalms 27:7-10; 116:1-9 When Maggie stepped into the batter’s box, she already had two strikes. One more would put her on the bench. She glanced at the stands. Her foster mom wasn’t there. Maggie sighed. Her team chanted, “Two-strike hitter, don’t be a quitter!” The pitch came in fast, and Maggie connected, sending the softball past the outfield. Softball took her mind off everything. When s...

Read: Matthew 7:7-12 "Why does she get to ride when I have to walk?” Caden whined. “It’s not fair!” “Your sister is only two; her legs aren’t as long or as strong as yours,” Mom replied, parking the stroller in front of the two-toed sloth exhibit. Caden continued to pout. “Emma gets all the attention too! You treat her better than you treat me. You must love her more!” “Caden, that’s not true!” Mo...

Read: Proverbs 6:16-19; Romans 6:11-18 Be sure you check your arms and legs for ticks!” Jay’s mother called as he ran into the house. It was tick season, and the insects thrived in the woods where Jay played with friends. He obediently rolled up his sleeves, and sure enough, a tiny black bug had attached itself to his skin. “Ugh. Got one, Mom. Can you take it off with your tweezers?” He went into...

Read: Hebrews 11:13-16 Kenzie snapped one last picture of the Eiffel Tower. “It’s so beautiful against the sunset!” She sighed. “I can’t believe this is our last night here.” “I know,” Mom said. “Though I’m actually excited to be going home.” “But this has been the best vacation ever,” said Kenzie’s sister, Aubrey. “I’m going to miss Paris.” “All right, everyone,” Dad said. “It’s getting late. We’...

Read: Romans 6:5-11 Evan and James were hunting for wild edible mushrooms with their family. “Got one!” Evan yelled. “Wow, that one’s a whopper!” James said. “Just make sure you know it’s the right type,” Dad warned. “You know the rule: One hundred percent sure, then take the treasure.” They mushroom-hunted for a couple hours, driven by the hope of mushroom soup. “My mouth is already watering for...

Read: Isaiah 41:8-10 "Oh no! No, no, no! Get me off this thing! Mom, make them stop!” Carrie squirmed nervously as the seat she was strapped into began to rise higher and higher into the air. Mom laughed and grabbed Carrie’s hand. “Sorry, honey, but I think it’s too late to get off now. Believe me, you’re going to love it! It’s just a little scary right now.” Carrie continued to whimper as the rid...