The Tangled Kite

The Tangled Kite

One sunny afternoon, eight-year-old Lucy and her five-year-old brother Jack were playing in their backyard with their clever dog, Max. Jack had just received a beautiful new kite for his birthday, and he was eager to fly it. Lucy helped him set it up, and soon the kite was soaring high in the sky, its colorful tail fluttering in the breeze.

Jack handed the string to Lucy as the kite danced in the wind. "Be careful!" he warned. But Lucy, feeling confident, decided to show off her kite-flying skills. She pulled the string hard, making the kite loop and dive. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind caught the kite and pulled it out of her hands. The kite flew away and got stuck in a tall tree at the edge of the yard.

Jack's eyes filled with tears as he watched his beloved kite tangled in the branches. "Why did you do that? You ruined my birthday present!" he shouted at Lucy.

Max, sensing the tension, trotted over and barked, wagging his tail as if to say, "Don't worry, we'll figure this out!"

Feeling guilty and upset, Lucy ran inside the house. She knew she had made a mistake, but Jack's harsh attitude stung. As she sat in her room, she remembered a verse from the Bible her mom often read to them: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)

Meanwhile, Jack tried to climb the tree to retrieve the kite, but he slipped and scraped his knee. Lucy heard his cry and rushed outside, her heart filled with worry. "Jack, are you okay?" she asked, kneeling beside him.

"I'm fine," Jack mumbled, holding back tears. "But my kite..."

Lucy felt even worse seeing Jack hurt. With a heavy heart, she said, "I'm really sorry, Jack. I didn't mean to lose your kite. Can you forgive me?"

Jack looked at her, his anger slowly melting away. He also thought of  averse his mom had taught them: "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:13)

Taking a deep breath, Jack nodded. "I forgive you, Lucy. But how are we going to get my kite back?"

Max barked again, wagging his tail enthusiastically. Lucy smiled with relief and said, "Let's ask Dad for help." Together, they ran inside and told their dad what had happened. He grabbed a ladder and carefully climbed up the tree, retrieving the kite. As he did, Max playfully chased his tail, making the kids laugh and it made them both feel better. Max started digging near the tree and unearthed a shiny coin. Jack picked it up, curious. "Look, Lucy, we found a treasure!" he exclaimed.

Lucy examined the coin. It was old and had intricate designs on it, with the year 1925 engraved. "This must be really valuable!" Lucy said, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Maybe it's a clue to a hidden treasure!"

Through this experience, Lucy and Jack learned the power of forgiveness and the importance of being kind and compassionate to one another, just as the scriptures had taught them. They realized that even when mistakes are made, forgiveness can mend the heart and strengthen their bond as brother and sister. With Max by their side, they knew they were in for many more adventures.

Lucy and Jack understood that being kind and forgiving, as Jesus taught, brings peace and happiness. They learned that trust in God and each other could overcome any challenge, and together, they would always find a way to make things right. That's what love does.

Susan NikitenkoBM© 2025

Questions from "The Tangled Kite":

1. What did Jack receive for his birthday?
2. How did Lucy feel when she was flying the kite?
3. What happened to the kite after Lucy pulled the string hard?
4. How did Jack react when the kite got stuck in the tree?
5. What Bible verse did Lucy remember while sitting in her room?
6. What happened when Jack tried to climb the tree to retrieve the kite?
7. How did Jack show forgiveness towards Lucy?
8. How did Max, the smart dog, help lighten the mood?
9. What did Max find while digging near the tree?
10. What was the significance of the shiny coin that Max found?
11. How did Lucy and Jack's father help them retrieve the kite?
12. What lessons did Lucy and Jack learn about forgiveness and compassion?

Father in Heaven, Give us wisdom and help us to forgive and to love others each day as you have forgiven us.  In Christ Jesus Name Amen,

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