The Beginning: A Wish for Freedom Once upon a time, in the land of Egypt, there lived a boy named Moises who wished he were free like the birds that flew over the river. He often said, “I wish my people would leave this place and find a land where there is as much peace as we dream of.” Moises had lived in Egypt for many years, and he had watched his family and friends work hard every day since he was a child. He wished the king would let them go, but he knew it would not be easy. Moises was going to speak to the Pharaoh, who was the king that ruled Egypt. He thought, “Maybe Pharaoh will listen if I tell him how much we need to leave.” His sister, Miriam, said, “You must be brave, Moises. You have to tell him the truth. You shouldn’t be afraid.” Moises nodded, “You’re right. I will just trust in God and do what I must.” The Call and the First Signs One day, while Moises was watching his sheep, he saw a bush that was burning but did not burn up. He wondered, “Could you tell me why t...
Once upon a time, in the village of Greenhill, there lived a young fox named Toby who always wanted to explore the world beyond his home. He wished he were as adventurous as his cousin, who had traveled to many lands and brought back stories of magical places. Toby had lived in Greenhill for as long as he could remember, and he had always dreamed of finding the legendary Promised Mountain, which was said to be the highest and brightest peak in the land. One day, Toby found an old map in his attic. He thought, “Maybe this map will show me the way to Promised Mountain.” He was going to follow the map, but he knew he shouldn’t go alone. He had better ask his friends to join him, so he ran to the river where his best friend, Mia the rabbit, was fishing. “Mia, will you come with me on an adventure?” he asked. “I think we will probably find something amazing!” Mia replied, “Of course, I will go with you! But you must bring food and water. You shouldn’t forget your jacket, because it will ge...