Like God in My Book?
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Boone was helping Daddy rake leaves in the yard on a blustery day. As they raked the leaves into big piles, a strong gust of wind whooshed by and blew some of the leaves into the neighbor’s yard. They continued to rake and collect the leaves in bags until there were no more leaves in the yard. Thinking they were done with their task, Boone said, “Daddy, I’m tired.” “Whoa, not so fast,” said Daddy. “We’re not quite done. We need to rake the leaves in the neighbor’s yard, too.” “Why?” asked Boone. “Because we should help our neighbor since some of our leaves blew into their yard,” answered Daddy. “Why?” asked Boone. “Because it won’t take long and we already have our rakes and bags ready,” Daddy responded. “But why?” asked Boone. Daddy paused to think and then said, “Because we are really raking the leaves for God and He wouldn’t want us to stop working right now.” “Like God in my book?” asked Boone. “Yes, like God in your book,” Daddy said. In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work like you are working for the Lord, not for people. Colossians 3:23
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Enjoy these short stories about Boone and his parents doing ordinary things. Boone is always asking "why?" His parents struggle to satisfy his curiosity until they begin to answer Boone's questions in relation to the Bible. From doing yard work and decorating for Christmas to playground fun and bed time, Boone and his parents learn that everything we do is an opportunity to put Christ in the center of our lives and families.
About the Author
Deana Perry is a wife and mother. She is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Human Services Counseling with a cognate in Executive Leadership and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Deana is a Certified John C. Maxwell leadership coach and a Commissioned Stephen Minister. She considers motherhood to be the hardest job she's ever had. As a preschooler, her son, Boone, began questioning everything. Deana stumbled over her answers to his questions until she started to search her own faith and relationship with God. Through that process, Deana realized it is never to early for a child to learn about the greatness of God and never too late for an adult to begin searching for the answers God has given us. Deana lives in Guntersville, Alabama with her husband, Shawn, and her son, Boone. They have three dogs, two cats, and eight chickens.