A trip to a huge abandoned factory turns into an adventure in discovery for C.J. and Ned. There are more machines than they can count! But instead of sharing in their enthusiasm, the new owner wishes they had never come. Meanwhile the girls learn that some Christians settle for less than God’s best.
March 17, 2012
Marsha has a great idea, but thinks she could never do it, since she’s just a kid. With some encouragement from Paw Paw Chuck and the Bible story of Gideon, Marsha learns that nothing is impossible with God.
March 10, 2012
Staci can hardly believe what a rude reception she receives from Miss Helga Grissel. After all, she was only trying to welcome Miss Grissel to Wildwood. With Miss Harbor’s help, Staci learns an important lesson in showing grace to someone who’s hard to love.
March 3, 2012
When Ned refuses to part with an autographed baseball C.J. wants, C.J.’s envy threatens to get the better of him. With the help of Mr. Collins’ cylinder player, C.J. hears the story of King Ahab and Naboth’s Vineyard, and discovers how destructive envy can be.
February 25, 2012
The local baseball team is on the brink of winning the championship, when an injury sidelines their star player. But Gooz finds a “lucky” penny, and the Cavalry is on a roll. Now “The Club” must decide if the team’s dependence on the penny is just some harmless fun, or takes their focus off of playing to please God.
February 4, 2012
Haman’s plan to kill all of the Jews is made into law, and no one - not even the king can stop him. As Haman’s pride swells, Esther is certain that God’s plan for her life is “for such a time as this.” God uses Esther in a mighty way and shows His sovereignty, in a thrilling conclusion that is celebrated by Jews even today.
January 28, 2012
Esther’s friends beg her to consider competing to become queen. If she doesn’t, they say, the wicked Mahnoosh may win the crown and all of the girls in the harem will suffer. Esther realizes that God may have placed her in the palace for this very reason. But God’s plan for Esther extends far beyond reigning beside the king. When Esther learns that the evil prince, Haman, is plotting to kill Mordecai and all of the Jews, she must decide if she will risk her own life to save her people.
January 21, 2012
C.J. and Staci discover one of Mr. Collins’ cylinders that tells the amazing Bible story of Esther, a beautiful, young Jewish girl who God used to accomplish extraordinary things. In part one of the story, Esther is kidnapped and forced to compete in a contest to become the next queen. Realizing she might have to spend the rest of her life in the palace separated from her family and friends, Esther wonders in despair if God has forgotten about her.
January 14, 2012