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Mysterious Skipper

A short story about a rebellious horse and the important life lessons we can learn from him.

Written especially for people who have a love for horses and enjoy working with them!

by Laura Lauridsen

    (Taranaki, New Zealand)

Do you love horses? Or do you have horsey friends who aren't Christians? Do you wish you knew how to share the Gospel with them?

Mysterious Skipper is the answer!

This is a neat easy-to-read horse story with great lessons to learn from it. It's also an excellent way to witness to horsey people who may refuse a Gospel tract. It presents the Gospel simply.

If you would like a copy of this (20-page) booklet, it will cost 4$(NZ) not counting postage. Send me an email with your details/questions and I will forward it on to Laura who will get back to you.

emily_lauridsen@yahoo.co.nz

Here is the introduction to give you a taste!  :)

Introduction:

I still can remember that cool October night that the

stunning little colt was born. I was there watching my

mare, Regina, give birth to the prettiest little piebald

foal. I laughed at his first feeble attempt on his wobbly

legs, and watched as he took that first drink of

colostrum,it was me that named him Mysterious Skipper.

I admired the beautiful boy right from the beginning I

wanted him to be my precious pony. I had wonderful

dreams of taking him on treks, winning shows, jumping,

riding through forests and along the beach. I couldn’t

wait to break him in.

But something was wrong

. . .

Skipper is now a two year old gelding, separated from

his mother. He gets more and more beautiful every day.

His long flowing mane is amazing. But boy! Does he have

an attitude problem!!

He seems to think that if he gives

in to my authority I will ruin his life. He can not and

will not see that the boundaries are for his own good. He

doesn’t realize my plans and dreams. I am his owner and

he cannot change that. But he will not accept that.

We have had two different wranglers come and work with

him to try and make a difference, but with no positive results.

It is very frustrating. But I fear for him. What of his

future? The way he is now…

he is worthless.

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Ester Ried
by Isabella Alden



It is the story of a young woman (18) who claims to be a Christian, but shows a lack of love, patience, and concern for her younger siblings. The work load at home is heavy. She often complains, and is irritable most of the time. The story is about her spiritual awakening to the Lord, and what is means to be a servant with a sweet and willing spirit. After "awakening" she realizes what a different effect she might have had on her younger brothers and sisters had she acted like a real Christian. God expects certain behaviour from those who claim His name. This is an excelent story and would be a great book for older sisters to read!