Parables for Children
A collection of parables for young
children written by Jane Scoggins Bauld .
The first in the series is now available from Eakin Press:
"Firefly's Light"
Firefly's Light: A Parable on letting your light shine
Firefly is proud of the light on his tail. He is so proud he
shows off and brags. He soon discovers that it is better to just let his light
shine than to try to shine his light.
Esmeralda's Crown: A parable on living for JesusEsmerelda is a child of God.
She lives her life for Him. When she gets to heaven she receives her crown of
life. But what she does with her crown may be a surprise.
The Blue Wool Suit: A Parable on sharing with others
Jonas discovers that it is better to share than to try to hoard things away where they are of no use to anyone.
Crystal Bunny: A Parable on love
Crystal Bunny realizes that things in the world make him feel different ways. It is only when he discovers true love that he always feels the same. Jesus' love stays the same. It never changes, and in that love, we can always feel the same.
The Boy Without a Home: A Parable on heaven
Jesus didn't have a home for most of his life, but He asks for a home in our heart.
Lily's Secret: A parable on telling the truth
Even though telling a lie got Lily what she wanted, she was miserable. Telling lies is not the way. Lily learned that telling the truth is the only way to be happy.
Tiompkin's Touch: A parable on Jesus' Holy Spirit
Jesus spent His years on earth giving Himself away. After He went to heaven, He left His Holy Spirit to be our helper.