Daffodils of Damascus
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“He’s the meanest man in town!” declares 10-year-old Winnie to her baby brother, Trey. Across the street, Old Man Gilbert is staring at them from his front porch. “Let’s play video games inside; his eyeballing is creeping me out!” Trey and Winnie have little play time between morning and afternoon Sunday church services. Sometimes, wanting more play time, Trey will ask his mother why they have to go to church so much when their friends do not. Mrs. Stephens’ answer is always the same: “We go to church because church is our home, too, and the members are our church family.”
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About the Book
“Daffodils of Damascus” is the first short story from Dr. Beverly Boone’s collection of inspirational stories for children, Let the Children Speak. Following each story are questions and activities to stimulate conversation and bonding among readers, parents, and Christian leaders. In this heartwarming story, seven-year-old Trey Stephens discovers that God has the power to change the human heart. Because of this powerful theme, “Daffodils of Damascus” is also an excellent story to share after introducing students to the Biblical story of the Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus, Act 9:1-31.
About the Author
Dr. Beverly Boone is the founder and President of the StoryTelling Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing original stories for awareness and positive change in individuals and society. Recognized as a South Carolina Educational Television “American Graduate Champion” for her commitment to make sure that young people succeed, Dr. Boone draws from her sense of humor and life experiences to create delightful and touching stories and dramatic plays for children and those young at heart. Christian values and morals, along with unforgettable characters, make the collection of stories found in Let the Children Speak a must read and share for children, parents, and church leaders.