Bedtime stories are more than just words on a page—they’re moments that shape your child’s heart. The day grows quiet, little bodies settle down, and their minds open wide to whatever message you place before them.
So when parents look for a bedtime story that is fun, imaginative, and filled with truth, I love being able to share this one: Jerome the Gnome Finds His Forever Home.
It’s playful. It’s colorful. It’s full of adventure. And most of all—it gently points children to Jesus as the One place where we all truly belong.
A Curious Little Gnome on a Big Adventure
The story begins with Jerome the gnome realizing that it’s finally time for him to go out into the world and find his forever home. With courage and curiosity, he steps out on his own, ready to discover where he fits.
Jerome goes knocking on doors, trying to meet new people and to his surprise, he receives invitation after invitation into different gnome’s homes—but quickly realizes something is not right in each one…
✘ A rude, reckless and ruthless home
Jerome steps inside, but the lack of kindness tells him: This is not where I belong.
✘ A home filled with gnomes worshipping Zeus
A false god. A confusing place. Jerome knows: This is not my home either.
✘ A home full of liars
The truth is nowhere to be found. He leaves again.
✘ A fearful home
The gnomes won’t even open the door, too scared to let anyone in.
Jerome tries… and tries… and tries. But nothing feels right; nothing feels like home.
A Quiet Walk and a Beautiful Discovery
Finally, Jerome leaves the town and goes down by the river to clear his mind. There—sitting quietly near the water—he notices a home with a big letter “J” on the door.
He knocks.
And Jesus answers.
Jesus invites Jerome in without hesitation… and Jerome instantly feels it: This is home; this is where I belong. And that’s exactly how anybody feels in the present of the Lord Jesus.
A Meaningful Message for Your Child’s Spirit
While Jerome the Gnome Finds His Forever Home is whimsical and fun, the message runs deep:
- It teaches that the world offers many “homes” – but not all of them are good.
- It teaches discernment in a way children can understand.
- It uses a fun, imaginative character kids adore.
- It shows Jesus as the ultimate source of safety, love, and belonging.
- It ends with a peaceful message of rest and contentment in Christ.
It’s the perfect bedtime story for families who want their children to grow up knowing that no matter what they face in the world, Jesus is their forever home.
A Story That Plants Seeds of Faith
Children remember the stories they hear at bedtime. And Jerome the Gnome Finds His Forever Home plants a simple but powerful lesson: “No matter where you wander or what you face, Jesus is always waiting to welcome you home.”
And that is a comfort children can carry with them for the rest of their lives.
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