Teddy's Button by Amy Le Feuvre
Teddy loves to tell the story of how his father heroically died on the battlefield and guards his button jealously. But this brings contention and strife when a new girl comes to town. Teddy begins to learn what it means to be a soldier under Christ, his Captain. Here is a story that will open a child's understanding of the spiritual battle within as Teddy learns that he is his own worst enemy. As a stubborn boy and girl refuse to back down from their selfish pride, one of the many lessons they learn is that they cannot win battles by force and hate, but by carrying the banner of love. Through this charming story, Amy Lefeuvre helps children to understand the spiritual battle that rages in their soul, and that parents and children are on the same side.
Teddy loves to tell the story of how his father heroically died on the battlefield and guards his button jealously. But this brings contention and strife when a new girl comes to town. Teddy begins to learn what it means to be a soldier under Christ, his Captain. Here is a story that will open a child's understanding of the spiritual battle within as Teddy learns that he is his own worst enemy. As a stubborn boy and girl refuse to back down from their selfish pride, one of the many lessons they learn is that they cannot win battles by force and hate, but by carrying the banner of love. Through this charming story, Amy Lefeuvre helps children to understand the spiritual battle that rages in their soul, and that parents and children are on the same side.
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'Sailors fight, I know they do. Grandfather read me about Nelson<br />
the other evening, and showed me a picture of sailors cutting the<br />
enemy's arms off, as they tried to scramble on board ship. I shan't never<br />
change to soldiers. Sailors are much nicer. And if sailors fight, I can be a<br />
sailor for Jesus.’<br />
Their conversation was interrupted <strong>by</strong> voices and steps<br />
approaching, and in another moment two ladies and a gentleman<br />
appeared, evidently going home after a fishing excursion. The path led<br />
past the tree, and they stopped in astonishment at the sight of the two<br />
children.<br />
Teddy was the first to speak. He recognized the newcomers to be<br />
the squire, Colonel Graham, and his wife, with a visitor staying with<br />
them. 'Please, sir, will you undo us?' he asked appealingly.<br />
The colonel laughed heartily. 'Ah! young fellow, you're caught, are<br />
you? Lady Helen, this is one of the young hopefuls in our village, I have<br />
been told the ringleader in every bit of mischief set going! You wouldn't<br />
think it to look at him, would you?’<br />
'What an angel's face!' said that lady admiringly. 'And who is the<br />
little girl? she looks a regular little gipsy!’<br />
Neither of the children appreciated these remarks, but the colonel<br />
good-naturedly put down his fishing-basket and cut the piece of rope<br />
that bound them.<br />
'Now, then, youngster!' he said, 'speak up and tell us who bound<br />
you in this fashion, and what have you been doing to merit such<br />
punishment?’<br />
Having got his hands free, Teddy stood up bravely and told the<br />
story briefly and clearly, to the great amusement of his hearers.<br />
'And he would never have been caught if he hadn't gone back to<br />
undo him,' put in Nancy; 'so he oughtn't to have been punished at all.'<br />
'What made you go back, my boy?' asked Mrs. Graham gently.<br />
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