FAITH CORNER
A quiet place for little hearts to grow in faith, wonder, and God's love.
WELCOME, LITTLE PILGRIMS
Every story Norton Children's Books publishes is rooted in the hope that children will discover something true, beautiful, and everlasting. Here in the Faith Corner, you'll find gentle reminders of God's love, simple prayers, and verses to tuck into your heart.
VERSE OF THE SEASON
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
— Matthew 19:14
Just as Jesus welcomed the children, we welcome you here. Pull up a chair, open a book, and let your imagination sail toward truth.
TRUTHS WE TREASURE
The stories we share are woven with values that point young hearts toward the light.
LOVE
Loving God, loving family, and loving others as ourselves.
1 John 4:19
FAITH
Trusting God's promises even when the waves feel high.
Hebrews 11:1
KINDNESS
Treating everyone we meet with gentle words and open hands.
Ephesians 4:32
PEACE
Resting in the One who calms the storm and guides us home.
John 14:27
A PRAYER FOR LITTLE READERS
Dear God, thank You for stories that make us brave, kind, and curious. Help us see Your love on every page, in every wave, and in every new friend we meet. Amen.
DEVOTIONALS
Reflections from Sharee Fish Norton — newest first.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
A Teachable Spirit
Jesus invites us to become like little children — ready to believe, ready to learn, and ready to trust. A teachable heart listens, learns, and follows Him. "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3)
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
LOVE as Jesus Loves You
Show love like a light — love your family with kind words, be kind to others every day, pray for others, and love like Jesus. "So now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13)
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Children — Be Grateful
Showing gratefulness — show you are grateful and tell them. Be grateful for everything you have, look for ways to show kindness, be grateful to God, and be grateful for the kindness of strangers.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
Be Kind, Be Faithful, Be You
Three simple truths for little hearts: do an act of kindness every day, put others before yourself, and thank God for helping you be kind.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
Children — Grow in Faith and Kindness
Simple daily habits for little hearts: be grateful, use kind words, share and help, include others, and remember mealtime and bedtime blessings.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026
Forgiveness Is Like Letting Go of a Heavy Backpack
When someone hurts us, our hearts can feel heavy — almost like we're carrying a backpack full of rocks. Jesus teaches us that forgiveness is a gift we give, because God first forgave us.
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SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
The Secret to a Happy Life
One of the greatest treasures we can give our children is not found in a toy box, a classroom, or even a library. It is found in God's Word — the Fruits of the Spirit.
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