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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Found<br />
It was winter time, and Teddy was back at school, full of health<br />
and spirits, yet, through all his boyish mirth, the loss of his button was<br />
never forgotten. Daily he prayed for it to be found, and his hope and<br />
faith in God never failed him.<br />
'Perhaps God will send it to me for a Christmas surprise. Perhaps I<br />
shall find it in my stocking on Christmas morning,' he used to say to his<br />
mother; and she told him to pray on.<br />
He had come in from school one cold day in the beginning of<br />
December, and was watching with keen interest the roasting of an apple<br />
suspended from a string in front of the fire, when there was a sharp<br />
knock at the door, and the footman from the Hall appeared.<br />
'The master wants you to let the youngster come up with me now<br />
and speak to him.'<br />
'What about?' questioned Mrs. John, rather alarmed at this<br />
summons, and wondering if Teddy had been up to mischief.<br />
'He won't keep him long.' Then, as excited Teddy began pulling on<br />
his great-coat, he whispered something into his mother's ear, which<br />
had the effect of completely reassuring her, and bringing a pleased<br />
smile about her lips. Teddy was delighted to go up to the Hall, and he<br />
trotted along <strong>by</strong> the side of the tall young footman, keeping up a brisk<br />
conversation as he went.<br />
'I shall never be a footman,' he was asserting; 'I couldn't keep my<br />
legs so stiff. You're always like the soldiers when they stand at<br />
Attention. Don't you never kick your legs out in the kitchen, or have you<br />
got stiff knees?'<br />
'I can kick out as much as I like,' responded the young man, in<br />
rather an offended tone.<br />
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