September 12, 2010
Luke 15:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14

The Loving Father



from the book
Story Time At The Altar
86 Messages For Children


Elaine M. Ward



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"Alan, you are late again!" Alan's father's jaw twitched, which meant Alan's father was not pleased. Alan's father was angry. "This is the third time this week you have been late to dinner!" The family was seated at the dinner table when Alan slammed the door, dropped his books on the floor, pulled out his chair, and sat down at the table. "I'm sorry. I didn't know what time it was." It was Alan's usual excuse.

The next morning at the breakfast table there was a surprise package beside Alan's plate. Alan unwrapped the package. It was an inexpensive watch, but it was Alan's. He grinned. "Now I don't have an excuse."

That evening the family was sitting at the dinner table when Alan slammed the door, dropped his books on the floor, pulled out his chair, and sat down at the table. "I'm sorry. I forgot to watch the time." Father glared at Alan across the table, his jaw twitching, which...

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