Children's Stories
Welcome to the children’s stories page, where children–and adults–can watch and listen to stories from the Highest Education founder, William Hurtado.

The Gospel Was No Axecident
Elisha and his students learned a important lesson one day while they were in the forest. What was it? https://youtu.be/whcAlTpmLHc

Wasp Attack!
Have you ever been attacked by wasps? It happened to two dads and their kids. The story is now an illustration of what happens at

Who Wants to Be a Slinger Like David?
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named David who had a sling. He was an example for us on how to live.

Who Wants to Go to Chicken Jail?
William took a chicken to church…why and what lesson can it teach us? Watch the story below! https://youtu.be/C5c3ry3IoTU

Heaven is for You, With Matvey from Russia
William and the children enjoy spending time with Matvey, who teaches them how to say a meaningful phrase in Russian. https://youtu.be/_vmp-kj2Aks

Moses and the Impossible Piano
A friend named Moses helps share his story and delights the audience with simple and beautiful music. Click the book cover below to purchase Moses’s

John 3:16 and the Homeless Boy
This is a classic story that shares the Gospel of salvation through Christ. Who are you in the story? What events have happened to you

Be The Thankful One!
It’s so easy to take the blessings given to us and go do what we want to do–forgetting to thank the giver. Has this ever

Playing with Bob Blocks!
It’s so much fun to build things with building blocks! Watch this fun children’s story that brings our a life lesson from those wooden blocks!

Have You Ever Seen a Train Wreck?
No one expected this to happen; but it did. Thankfully, no one was injured in this train wreck. Could this disaster have been easily prevented?

2 Women, 3 Kids, 2 Cats, &1 Dog!
On a road-trip of a lifetime, two women and their crew experience one mishap after another. Life doesn’t always go the way we planned it!

Waldensian Colegio de Barba & Upstream Camp
A young boy found himself at a special place in the Waldensian valley in the hill country of Italy. White there, he sensed the same

I Was a Junior High Bully
From the outside I looked like a really nice church kid, and I’m sure I was. But there was a whole different side of me–one

Life is Like a River
People who live near rivers often delight in them, swimming, floating, fishing, boating. William lives surrounded by six beautiful rivers, and his summer camp is

The King and His Flowers
The king had a beautiful flower garden, but he needed a gardener. How would he find a gardener he could trust? https://youtu.be/IplC8NFRjio

What is Your Next Level? Snowboarding Madness!
Skiing or snowboarding levels are a good example of God’s plan for you. God made to go to the next level, from green, to blue,

Bats & Echolocation
Did you know bats send out sounds from their mouths to know exactly where to go? This emitting of signals is called echolocation, and they

The Man who Pushed on the Rock
Do you ever feel discouraged when you’ve surrendered to the Lord and still nothing seems to be happening? Here is a story I told to

Charley Brown Christmas Tree
What was once a beautiful Christmas tree became a Charley Brown tree. Watch this story to find out who it happened to! https://youtu.be/NXGQvPM2Flk

Car Detailing Mistake!
As a young teen, William Hurtado made a critical mistake that damaged his aunt’s vehicle. What happened? Find out here.

Explaining the Last Supper to Kids (and Adults)!
During “communion service” at a traditional church, fancy cup and bread holders are placed on a table. What really happened on that Last Supper evening

What Do You Do When a Grizzly Bear Attacks You?
A wild story of a man who was attacked by a bear. What is the right thing to do when a bear attacks you? What
Airplane Emergency–Prepare to Jump from the Aircraft!
This is a great parable explaining possibly the biggest concept of faith: Grace. What is grace like? https://youtu.be/4qEW249ppiY
Dog Gets Lost–Then What Happens?
It is wonderful to tell children’s stories at my church! And it’s great to be able to clip them to share with you here. This
Another Airplane Emergency!
What important important object lesson does an airplane give us? Find out in this fun children’s story and message for parents with this lively group
What I regret not doing in Colombia!
What one thing did I regret not doing in Medellin, Colombia that I wish I had done? Watch this children’s story to find out! The
Rain at Arches National Park!
When we visited a national park, we were surprised with rain. Was it good or was it bad? Find out in this children’s story, told
What Does “Puyallup” Mean?
You will learn what this special word and city name means in this video! William Hurtado describes it in a children’s story at the Puyallup
Walla Walla Church: The Value of Family
How much do you value family? Family IS the core of society, which means it is our core too. We would not exist without a
Sucked In, Washed Up, and Blown Over!
Have you ever felt damaged by circumstances in life? Here is a funny story to help you keep looking up.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bouvCKUX7k
Devotional Moments with Your Kids
How did my mother ever do it!? A single mom with two boys, she put my brother and me through Christian School (an expensive proposition), gave



