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: Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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 a verse his mom had taught them: Colossians 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
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
- What did Jack receive for his
birthday?
- How did Lucy feel when she was
flying the kite?
- What happened to the kite after
Lucy pulled the string hard?
- How did Jack react when the kite
got stuck in the tree?
- What Bible verse did Lucy
remember while sitting in her room?
- What happened when Jack tried to
climb the tree to retrieve the kite?
- How did Jack show forgiveness
towards Lucy?
- How did Max, the smart dog, help
lighten the mood?
- What did Max find while digging
near the tree?
- What was the significance of the
shiny coin that Max found?
- How did Lucy and Jack's father
help them retrieve the kite?
- What lessons did Lucy and Jack
learn about forgiveness and compassion?
Joseph and His Brothers (Genesis 37-50):
Summary: Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery out of jealousy. Despite the hardships he faced in Egypt, Joseph rose to a position of great power. During a famine, his brothers came to Egypt seeking food, unaware that Joseph was the one in charge. Joseph forgave his brothers, revealed his identity, and provided for them and their families.
Lesson: The power of forgiveness and the importance of family reconciliation.
The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32):
Summary: A young man demanded his inheritance from his father and squandered it in reckless living. When he hit rock bottom, he decided to return home and ask for his father's forgiveness. The father welcomed him back with open arms, celebrating his return. The older brother struggled with jealousy and resentment but was reminded of the value of forgiveness and unconditional love.
Lesson: God's boundless forgiveness and the joy of reconciliation within a family.
