THE VALUABLE GIFT John had a desire to have a bicycle of his own but his father was not rich enough to afford the same. One day, when John was on his way to school, he saw a big boy on a cycle. As the boy was turning around a corner, the cycle skidded on a puddle of water and the boy fell down. John went to him and helped him to get up. The boy was badly injured. John first took him to a doctor and then helped him to reach his house. The boy belonged to a rich family and gladly presented the cycle to John.

The Secret of Happiness Once upon a time, there were three brothers named Samuel, Timothy and Xander, who lived in a cottage by the woods. They were honest and hardworking. Every day, they would venture into the forest to fell wood. Later, they would sell it in the market where it would fetch a decent price. Thus, their life continued in this manner. However, the brothers were always sad and morose. Even though they lived a good life, they were unhappy. Each one hankered for something or the other and would pine for it. One day, while Samuel, Timothy and Xander were returning home fro ... read more

NAUGHTY JOHN John was a very notorious boy. He was very fond of chocolates. One day he went to his neighbour who gave him some chocolates to eat. He felt very happy, quickly ate up all of them and asked for more. The aunty got angry and said that she had no more chocolates left. Then John pointed out to a box in the cupboard and asked, "Then what is there in that box?" "That box is filled with insects", replied the aunty. Later that day, on getting an opportunity, he ate up all the chocolates in the box and filled it with many insects. When aunty came to know about it, she got very an ... read more

MERE BOASTS DON'T MAKE BIG Once there was a trader who was often out on business trips. When he grew old, his son started handling the business but he was very boastful by nature. When he went on his first business tour, he was thrilled to see many new things. Returning home he felt impatient to tell about his experiences to his mates. When they all gathered around him, he told them many surprising things among which, he boasted of an exploit of his own. He said, "Friends! When I was in Canada, I participated in boxing competition and none could beat me. I was praised by all and becam ... read more

The Mother's Heart IF children could realize how indifference and disrespect to parents wound the heart, they would never offend in that way. "Honor thy father and thy mother," is one of the first commands, and was intended to be obeyed as much as any other. When one of God's commands is disobeyed, a penalty is sure to follow, whether the transgressor realizes the cause or not. It may be that every disappointment, loss, sickness or affliction is a penalty merci- fully appointed to pay the debt here instead of here-after. If so, what a load we would carry with us into the next life to our gr ... read more