In Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain fantasy series, the hybrid manbeast Gurgi is gifted with an enchanted wallet that never runs out of food. Gurgi is thrilled with the gift and seizes every opportunity to share its contents with his companions as they embark upon their various quests. Factoring into Gurgi’s enthusiasm and pride …
Category: Kid Friendly Devotionals
For Such A Time As This
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo."So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of …
A Safe Refuge
“Are you feeling okay, Grace? You seem a bit off.” Grace gave her mom a weak smile. “I’m fine, I guess. Just really freaked out by the news and everything that’s going on.” She fiddled with a button on her shirt. “Mom, do you think Grandma and Grandpa will be okay? I really don’t want …
Word of Life
The fantasy universe created by Marvel Comics features a character whose super power is a catastrophically destructive voice. The tiniest sound (or whisper) made by Black Bolt is liable to obliterate an entire city. With a voice that can spell death, Black Bolt has learned to maintain absolute silence in order to preserve the Inhuman …
Tobi and the New Kid
“There was a new kid in school today,” Tobi said to his mom. “His family just moved back to Nigeria from the United States.” “That’s nice,” Mom said. “Is this his first time in Africa?” Tobi shook his head. “He said he’d been to Kenya before, but never Nigeria.” “Hmm.” Mom replied. …
