Snakebite!
ifting his leg, he peered under his foot. A dark-brown snake with white stripes was dangling from his heel. Hickelâs eyes widened with horror, and he screamed, âAaaaaaaaah!â
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Monkey in the House
The pastor spoke with the little girl. She told him about her deep sadness over losing her great-grandmother and the puppy. She described how the monkey was appearing in the different rooms of the house.
Seeking More
It felt strange to Deymily to go to church on Saturday. In her old town, she had only gone to church on Sundays. But she liked the music and the sermon at the Adventist church.
Danielâs Day
âIf a boy or girl makes you upset, what should you do?â she said. Daniel wasnât sure. âYou need to pray to God to help you forgive the boy or girl,â Mother said.
Spring, School, and Sabbath
Mother prayed, âDear Father, we thank You that You have given Syuzanna an opportunity to participate in the spring talent show and for the talents that You have given her. We want to keep Your law and be faithful to You. We ask that You allow us to participate in the show if it is Your will. Amen.â
Who Knows the Future?
Grandmother Roza began to worship with Garnik and other Adventists every Sabbath. As she worshipped, she learned that God forbids people from going to fortune-tellers.
Gift from God
Mother was surprised. She thought that Lana had forgotten her wish from the previous year. Mother wouldnât mind giving her a little brother for New Yearâs. But Mother didnât think that she was able to have any more child.
In Godâs Hands
Suddenly, he fell backward. Mother saw Khachik tumble from the arm of the highchair. She wasnât too far away from him in the kitchen, but she was too far away to catch him.
Hole in the Heart
Lera boarded an airplane with seven other children and flew to South Korea. It was scary seeing new doctors in South Korea. The doctors seemed a little scared to see Lera.
Making Friends
Dasha ran up behind the girl and pulled down the rumpled part of the skirt. The girl was surprised. She didnât know what was happening. But then she realized that Dasha had helped her by straightening out her skirt.
Two Ears to Hear
Back at home, Mother cried and cried. Then she talked to God. âWhy did You allow this to happen?â she said.
Santa Claus or Jesus
The man laughed. âOf course, I believe in Santa Claus,â he said. But the Pathfinders could see that he was joking. As the man walked away, it was clear that he was thinking about Jesus. The boy called out, âMerry Christmas! God bless you!â