https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/ en-us Short Bible stories for children, read aloud, each one with a lesson and a prayer to share as a family. New stories every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Read them with the pictures at lightinthewaiting.com. Short Bible stories for children, read aloud, each one with a lesson and a prayer to share as a family. New stories every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Read them with the pictures at lightinthewaiting.com. Short illustrated Bible stories for children and families, read aloud. Light in the Waiting Light in the Waitingcontact@lightinthewaiting.com false episodic Copyright 2026 Light in the Waiting https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/a-coin-in-a-fish/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/a-coin-in-a-fish.mp3Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Peter finding a coin in a fish from Matthew 17, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting Jesus to provide. Jesus knows what we need, and God can provide in surprising ways, even before we know the answer.A short Bible story for kids about Peter finding a coin in a fish from Matthew 17, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting Jesus to provide. Jesus knows what we need, and God can provide in surprising ways, even before we know the answer.false2:18 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/the-boy-jesus-in-the-temple/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/the-boy-jesus-in-the-temple.mp3Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about twelve year old Jesus in the temple from Luke 2, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about growing in wisdom and loving God's house. Jesus loved being in His Father's house. Like Him, we can listen, ask questions and grow closer to God every day.A short Bible story for kids about twelve year old Jesus in the temple from Luke 2, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about growing in wisdom and loving God's house. Jesus loved being in His Father's house. Like Him, we can listen, ask questions and grow closer to God every day.false2:13 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/hosanna-jesus-has-come/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/hosanna-jesus-has-come.mp3Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey from Matthew 21, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about praising our gentle King. Jesus is the promised King, and He comes in peace and gentleness. We can praise Him with joy.A short Bible story for kids about Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey from Matthew 21, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about praising our gentle King. Jesus is the promised King, and He comes in peace and gentleness. We can praise Him with joy.false2:09 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/blind-bartimaeus-calls-to-jesus/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/blind-bartimaeus-calls-to-jesus.mp3Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about calling out to Jesus and never giving up. Jesus hears us when we call to Him, and we can keep trusting Him even when others discourage us.A short Bible story for kids about blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about calling out to Jesus and never giving up. Jesus hears us when we call to Him, and we can keep trusting Him even when others discourage us.false2:11 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/one-touch-of-faith/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/one-touch-of-faith.mp3Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about the woman who touched Jesus' cloak from Mark 5, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about coming to Jesus with faith. Jesus sees the people others overlook, and we can come to Him with our hurts, just as we are.A short Bible story for kids about the woman who touched Jesus' cloak from Mark 5, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about coming to Jesus with faith. Jesus sees the people others overlook, and we can come to Him with our hurts, just as we are.false2:12 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/little-girl-get-up/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/little-girl-get-up.mp3Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Jairus and his daughter from Mark 5, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting Jesus when things look hopeless. Jesus cares about every child and every family, and we can trust Him even when things look impossible.A short Bible story for kids about Jairus and his daughter from Mark 5, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting Jesus when things look hopeless. Jesus cares about every child and every family, and we can trust Him even when things look impossible.false2:21 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/jesus-welcomes-the-children/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/jesus-welcomes-the-children.mp3Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Jesus welcoming the little children from Mark 10, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about how much every child matters to Jesus. Every child matters to Jesus, and every child can come close to Him at any time.A short Bible story for kids about Jesus welcoming the little children from Mark 10, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about how much every child matters to Jesus. Every child matters to Jesus, and every child can come close to Him at any time.false1:48 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/gideon-and-the-300/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/gideon-and-the-300.mp3Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Gideon and the 300 from Judges 6 and 7, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting God when we feel small. God can use ordinary people who feel small, and His power is greater than any army.A short Bible story for kids about Gideon and the 300 from Judges 6 and 7, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting God when we feel small. God can use ordinary people who feel small, and His power is greater than any army.false3:33 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/samuel-hears-god-s-voice/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/samuel-hears-god-s-voice.mp3Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about young Samuel hearing God's voice in the night, from 1 Samuel 3, with a lesson and a family prayer about listening to God. God still speaks today, and we can listen with willing hearts. God can use children too.A short Bible story for kids about young Samuel hearing God's voice in the night, from 1 Samuel 3, with a lesson and a family prayer about listening to God. God still speaks today, and we can listen with willing hearts. God can use children too.false2:13 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/queen-esther-s-brave-choice/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/queen-esther-s-brave-choice.mp3Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Queen Esther from Esther 4 to 7, in pictures, with a lesson and a family prayer about being brave to help others. God can use us right where we are, and courage can help other people.A short Bible story for kids about Queen Esther from Esther 4 to 7, in pictures, with a lesson and a family prayer about being brave to help others. God can use us right where we are, and courage can help other people.false2:42 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/joseph-and-his-dreams/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/joseph-and-his-dreams.mp3Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Joseph and his dreams from Genesis 37 to 50, in pictures, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting God's plan. God has a plan for our lives, and He can bring good even out of the hardest days.A short Bible story for kids about Joseph and his dreams from Genesis 37 to 50, in pictures, with a lesson and a family prayer about trusting God's plan. God has a plan for our lives, and He can bring good even out of the hardest days.false2:30 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/david-and-goliath/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/david-and-goliath.mp3Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about being brave with God's help. With God's help, we can be brave, even when the problem looks much bigger than we are.A short Bible story for kids about David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about being brave with God's help. With God's help, we can be brave, even when the problem looks much bigger than we are.false2:57 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/jesus-feeds-the-5000/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/jesus-feeds-the-5000.mp3Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Jesus feeding the five thousand from John 6, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer. Jesus cares about our needs. What we give to God matters, and Jesus can do great things with little.A short Bible story for kids about Jesus feeding the five thousand from John 6, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer. Jesus cares about our needs. What we give to God matters, and Jesus can do great things with little.false1:38 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/three-friends-in-the-fiery-furnace/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/three-friends-in-the-fiery-furnace.mp3Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about the three friends in the fiery furnace from Daniel 3, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer. God is with us when life feels scary. We can choose what is right, and God can help us be brave.A short Bible story for kids about the three friends in the fiery furnace from Daniel 3, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer. God is with us when life feels scary. We can choose what is right, and God can help us be brave.false1:44 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/the-lost-sheep/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/the-lost-sheep.mp3Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about the lost sheep from Luke 15, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about how much God loves us. Jesus looks for us. We are precious to God, and God is happy when the lost are found.A short Bible story for kids about the lost sheep from Luke 15, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about how much God loves us. Jesus looks for us. We are precious to God, and God is happy when the lost are found.false1:32 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/paul-and-silas-in-prison/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/paul-and-silas-in-prison.mp3Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Paul and Silas singing in prison from Acts 16, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer. We can pray anywhere. God gives hope in hard times, and He can turn fear into joy.A short Bible story for kids about Paul and Silas singing in prison from Acts 16, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer. We can pray anywhere. God gives hope in hard times, and He can turn fear into joy.false1:52 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/jesus-calms-the-storm/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/jesus-calms-the-storm.mp3Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Jesus calming the storm from Mark 4, with what we learn and a family prayer for when children feel scared or worried. When we feel afraid, we can remember that Jesus is with us. We can trust Him even during the storms in our lives.A short Bible story for kids about Jesus calming the storm from Mark 4, with what we learn and a family prayer for when children feel scared or worried. When we feel afraid, we can remember that Jesus is with us. We can trust Him even during the storms in our lives.false1:29 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/noah-and-the-big-ark/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/noah-and-the-big-ark.mp3Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Noah and the ark from Genesis 6 to 9, with what we learn and a family prayer about trusting God and His promises. God keeps His promises, and we can trust Him even when we do not understand everything.A short Bible story for kids about Noah and the ark from Genesis 6 to 9, with what we learn and a family prayer about trusting God and His promises. God keeps His promises, and we can trust Him even when we do not understand everything.false1:53 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/moses-and-the-red-sea/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/moses-and-the-red-sea.mp3Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Moses and the Red Sea from Exodus 14, told in six pictures, with what we learn, questions to talk about and a family prayer. God is with us when we are afraid, and He can make a way where there seems to be no way.A short Bible story for kids about Moses and the Red Sea from Exodus 14, told in six pictures, with what we learn, questions to talk about and a family prayer. God is with us when we are afraid, and He can make a way where there seems to be no way.false1:42 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/jonah-and-the-big-fish/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/jonah-and-the-big-fish.mp3Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Jonah and the big fish, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about second chances. Even when we make wrong choices, God can forgive us and help us start again.A short Bible story for kids about Jonah and the big fish, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about second chances. Even when we make wrong choices, God can forgive us and help us start again.false1:41 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/elijah-and-the-ravens/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/elijah-and-the-ravens.mp3Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Elijah and the ravens from 1 Kings 17, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about how God provides. God sees us, loves us, and can provide in surprising ways.A short Bible story for kids about Elijah and the ravens from 1 Kings 17, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about how God provides. God sees us, loves us, and can provide in surprising ways.false1:37 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/daniel-and-the-lions-den/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/daniel-and-the-lions-den.mp3Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A short Bible story for kids about Daniel and the lions' den from Daniel 6, with what we learn and a family prayer about trusting God and being brave. We can trust God and be brave, even when we feel afraid.A short Bible story for kids about Daniel and the lions' den from Daniel 6, with what we learn and a family prayer about trusting God and being brave. We can trust God and be brave, even when we feel afraid.false1:57 https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/why-are-we-created-in-different-colors/https://lightinthewaiting.com/stories/audio/why-are-we-created-in-different-colors.mp3Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000A child at home asked why people come in different colors. Here is a simple answer for kids, and why God's creation is more beautiful because of it.A child at home asked why people come in different colors. Here is a simple answer for kids, and why God's creation is more beautiful because of it.false3:25