Scratch, Scratch, Scratch
“I have an idea,” said one of the missionaries. “I saw a similar rash when I was a small girl in my village. We boiled guava leaves in water, and then bathed our hands and feet in the water. Let’s try it here.”
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A New Heart
But that wasn’t all that Hannah found annoying. The twins also liked to go into her bedroom and play with her toys. She was alarmed one day when they took her teddy bear and began to play-fight with it.
Rich Kids
Renato was confused. Why had God allowed him to come to Thailand? He prayed, “God, did You want me to travel 10,000 miles to serve rich people? There are many poor people in Brazil who need my help. Why did You bring me here?”
No Cake, No Pancakes
Mafuang thought that her prank was funny. But she didn’t have a plan on what to do next. Suddenly, a strong desire overcame her to spit out the pancake. She had never felt that way before.
Distance, Acceleration, and Velocity
When it came time for the test, something seemed different. Naomi understood the meaning of words like distance, acceleration, and velocity. The test wasn’t easy, but she felt comfortable as she took it.
Scary First Day
Mom saw that Shim-Shim was anxious, and she reminded her that God was always nearby if she needed help. “God will always be your friend,” Mom said. “He will always be there for you when you need Him.”
A Good Example
“What are you doing?” Serene whispered. Nehe opened her eyes. “I’m going to pray,” she said. “What does it mean to pray?” Serene asked.
A Cupcake to Share
Peipei joined the Thai children in singing a song about Jesus in Thai. But he didn’t feel very comfortable. Thai didn’t feel like his language. His eyes became sad, and his shoulders sagged.
Kid Without a Home
Peipei joined the Thai children in singing a song about Jesus in Thai. But he didn’t feel very comfortable. Thai didn’t feel like his language. His eyes became sad, and his shoulders sagged.
Praying to See Dad
With a bright smile, Penny ran off to do her homework. She was happy because she was sure that she would finally see her dad. But as she began her homework, a worrisome thought crossed her mind.
To Help, Or Not
Kaopan remembered the story of the Good Samaritan. He thought, “The Good Samaritan helped the man even though he didn’t get anything back for himself. I’ll give it a try. It might be a good decision, or it might be bad decision. Let’s find out.”
Best Birthday Gift
In the morning, April woke up early and immediately remembered her missing tablet. Then she remembered that it was her birthday. How could she celebrate her birthday when her tablet was missing?