Stories

A Party to Remember

A Party to Remember

By Linda Porter Carlyle MacKenzie Isabelle Evans stuck her finger in the chocolate frosting and licked it. “Stop that!” Mom said. “I had to taste it!” Mac protested. “You can’t put frosting on a cake…

An Early Christmas Gift

An Early Christmas Gift

Hannah Maria Estevez didn’t even hear Mama come into the bedroom. She jumped when Mama touched her shoulder. “You need to turn your music down,” Mama said. “I just put Baby Paulo in his crib…

What to Give Mama?

What to Give Mama?

Hannah Maria Estevez clutched her purse in her hand and followed Papa down the aisle. She walked very slowly because there was so much to see. Glittery Christmas decorations. Shelves and shelves of fascinating things…

The Zechariah Experiment

The Zechariah Experiment

Joseph Anderson Donetti’seyes sparkled. Talk about a perfect idea! He tucked his Primary Treasure into his Bible and set them down beside the big overstuffed chair. Pastor Chuck would be proud of him!

One Stone at a Time

One Stone at a Time

Trevor Paul Monroe cocked his head and listened to the rain pounding down on the roof. The long branch of the cherry tree in the backyard scraped back and forth across his bedroom window with each…

A Surprise From Aunt Rose

A Surprise From Aunt Rose

The Joseph Anderson Donetti stories will help you understand what your Sabbath School lesson can mean for you today. Hannah Maria Estevezwatched the big, brown UPS van pull into the driveway. “Mama! The package man…

Eddie's Dog Bum

Eddie's Dog Bum

“You hurry home, Eddie. It’s a long walk, and it gets dark early now,” Teacher said kindly. Nine-year-old Eddie put his hat on tightly and bundled into his heavy coat and boots. The winter was…

Jungle Missionaries

Jungle Missionaries

Leona was playing under the house with her younger sister Vivian, when she heard the door above her crash shut. She looked up and saw Vivian’s twin, Viola, come dashing down the stairs from the…

Joseph Anderson Donetti: The Baptism

Joseph Anderson Donetti: The Baptism

Joseph Anderson Donetti is staying in Oregon with his grandmother, G.M. He doesn’t know very much about God, but he is learning that God loves him and has a plan for his life. Joseph was…

Jonahs by Jet

Jonahs by Jet

Chapter One by Melinda Skau “Gotcha’!” David tagged Keri. Keri whirled around on the lawn. Suddenly David and Keri forgot their game of tag as they saw a familiar red truck turn into their driveway.…