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The Midianites (MEH-dee-uh-nites) were stealing the crops grown by the people of Israel. An angel spoke to Gideon and said he was a mighty man of courage and that God had sent him to save Israel from the Midianites.

There were many parables told by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Bible. What can we learn from the parable of the Good Samaritan?

In the royal palace is Odin. He says, “As All-Father, I challenge you other gods to a contest to prove once and for all who is the best!”

The universe and our world are full of magical glories. Our blue marble earth is a miracle. It is located just the right distance from the sun for life to exist. This is called the “Goldilocks Effect”. We’re not too hot, not too cold.

Choco is a dog who is part chihuahua, part toy poodle, and part gremlin. At least he thinks he’s a good gremlin. Looking through a hole in the fence, Choco wonders if the grass is greener on the other side. He decides to wander. Where will he go?

My name is Jace. It is the perfect name for a ninja. I’m visiting a museum and looking at a ninja in his protective armor. It looks awesome. Is that gold teeth? Did he lose his real teeth in battle? I touch the metal mask, wishing I could go back in time and be a ninja. Suddenly, I go back over 300 years to ancient Japan in 1637, and now I really am a ninja.

A day without laughter is a day wasted! Anyone can tell jokes. The most important part of any joke is the pause before giving the ending or punch line. Know your person or audience before telling a joke. Telling a joke 10 or more times makes it a part of your humor. You can practice in front of a mirror.

Born about 1 AD, Simon was his name. He was said to have been very emotional and thoughtless. But Jesus gave him a new name, Peter, which means “rock.” Jesus could see that Peter would become the rock foundation of His church.

Visiting the train museum, Wesley says to himself, “Wouldn’t it be neat to ride on these model trains!” Suddenly, he shrinks smaller and find himself on the platform of the model train station. Around him are plastic models of people. What's going to happen next?

These thinker puzzles for kids can be easy or hard depending on your mindset. Try to guess or discuss with other people to see what they say as an answer. It is okay to have different answers than the ones in this book. These puzzles can have more than one answer.

I’m reading a book about Robin Hood. Oh, how, I wish I could go back in time to the Sherwood Forest in England. Suddenly, I’m spinning around and around. Where am I going? Why am I wearing this forest green outfit? Why do I hold a bow and arrow?

With the help of God, Deborah became a leader and prophetess who could foretell the future. People would line up for Deborah to judge and rule on problems while she was under the shade of a palm tree.

North Wind is mean. He enjoys sending a cold blast wherever he goes. He blows freezing rain on the trees. The trees shiver. Sunny comes out. What do you think will be the lesson to be learned from this fable?

Visiting the train museum, Miles and Louis say at the same time, “Wouldn’t it be neat to ride on these model trains!” Suddenly, they shrink smaller and find themselves on the platform of the model train station. Around them are plastic models of people.

Suddenly, we travel over 300 years back in time to a room with a pirate who has a black beard! It is the year 1717.

The United States' westward expansion started in the 1500s after the Europeans landed in North America. Later, it would be called Manifest Destiny.

Because Noah walked with God, God found favor with Noah and his family. God commanded Noah to build an ark. Noah faithfully labored to build the ark for God. After completing the ark, God told Noah to gather two of every animal.

There are many things that we can learn from the birth and life of Moses, who would become a leader of his people.

What can we learn from Joshua? Against all odds, Joshua showed great courage. Joshua prospered because he trusted God with every part of his life.

The story of a soccer ball from the soccer ball's emotional point of view.