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Story and Study I. "Return From Dark Valley" - a fantasy/fiction story about a lonely carpenter who made a son; the son rebelled and got into serious predicament; the carpenter put himself in pain and jepordy to effect a rescue. The loose parallel of the story to the Bible accounts of the creation of Adam, the "fall of mankind," the life, crucifiction and resurrection of Christ may be obvious to you, but perhaps not to your child.
The corresponding Bible Study is designed to help your child understand that God loves His Creation. Whatever He causes, whatever He allows, is motivated by that love. Learning to trust that love dispells fear, confusion and frustration, resulting in a reduction of stress on the brain chemistry.
In addition to helping your child understand God, going through these stories/studies provides you and your child opportunity to relate to one another spiritually and psychologically. If you are not sure that you believe that the Bible account is accurate, you can say that to your child, but suggest that your child should make up her/his own mind about it.
Story and Study II. "The Lord of Glynnisfree" - a fantasy/fiction story about a girl and boy who run away from their home in a bad kingdom, ruled by a bad king, to look for a good kingdom ruled by a good king.
The corresponding Bible study emphasizes the human need for a new spirit, and of God's desire to give it. It also introduces the concept that God welcomes people into His Kingdom, but that His Kingdom is everywhere, and He invites believers to tell others how they, too might come to it. This speaks to a child's needs for healthy identity and healthy purpose in life.
Story and Study III. Geneva - a fantasy/fiction story about young twins who, as they grow older, are loosing their ability to hear the music of the mountain bells. The village clerk explains the reason for the loss of of the music and the how to hear it again.
The Bible study for this story explains the loss of innocence in the human soul, and how to receive restoration. A deep anguish for the human soul is to be uncertain of standing with Holy God, and a deep joy and peace for the human soul is to have assurance of right standing.