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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The children ran back to their playfellows considerably sobered <strong>by</strong><br />
their experience, and Teddy very soon made his way home, and told his<br />
mother all that had befallen him.<br />
'It's dreadful difficult to remember in time, mother. I'm not a very<br />
good soldier, am I? Do you think I ought to love old Farmer Green? If<br />
you won't tell any one, I've been having a talk with Ipse—he's my<br />
enemy, Mr. Upton told me about—and he—he hates Farmer Green; but<br />
I tell him the banner is "Love," and we must try to love him; and how can<br />
I show him I love him, mother?’<br />
'I think you must wait a little, sonny. Don't do anything just yet,<br />
but try and not have angry thoughts about him. You know it was very<br />
naughty of you to act so. I am not a bit surprised that he lost his temper<br />
over it.'<br />
'I'll never tie up anybody again, mother, never!<br />
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