The mystery of the carousel horse

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

The efforts of three cousins to keep an elderly neighbor from being cheated out of an antique wooden carousel horse help them understand the Biblical commandment, "You shall not covet."

Some words help, some words hurt

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

In describing Valentine's Day at school, a child points out how words can make things worse or better and it is important to use words kindly.

Too many bunnies

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Brenda learns a lesson in friendship when her two friends come to a party wearing the same costume as Brenda.

The littlest one

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Brenda experiences the pangs and joys of being the youngest in her family and knows that's the way God planned things.

That's not fair!

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

A child reflects on the wisdom of certain Biblical proverbs, including "Honest people will treat you fairly; the wicked only want to deceive you" and "Condemning the innocent or letting the wicked...

The mystery of the vanishing present

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Three cousins endeavor to find out who gave a painting entitled "Sabbath Day" to their grandfather for a birthday present.

Jesus tells me about God

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

The mystery of the silver dolphin

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Titus and his two cousins set out to prove his innocence in the disappearance of a small silver dolphin and experience the meaning of the commandment, "You shall not give false testimony."

The mystery of the silent idol

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Three cousins uncover a drug dealing operation and learn about the commandment, "You shall not make for yourself an idol."

The mystery of the tattletale parrot

By Elspeth Campbell Murphy

In solving the mystery of who owns a parrot who has been taught to misuse God's name in swearing, three cousins uncover a burglary ring and experience the meaning of the commandment, "You shall not...