Stories for the Heart: The Third Collection Book

	Encouragement
	When the Winds are Strong	13
	The Gift	15
	The Red Purse	18
	Ice Cream Party	22
	The Bunny and the Eggheads	23
	The Noble Art of Turning	25
	Molly	26
	We All Need to be Looked After	28
	Love Letters	30
	God Doesn't Make Nobodies	34
	Heart Friends	36
	Overnight Guest	37
	Unthanked People	41
	Angels Once in a While	43
	Mrs. Warren's Class	46
	The Other Side of the Curtain	49
	Friendship
	The Heart of a Friend	53
	Mrs. Hildebrandt's Gift	55
	The Love Squad	58
	Luther's Lumber	60
	Treasure	64
	Reply to Box 222B	65
	Embracing	68
	Saving the Best for Last	69
	My Child, My Teacher, My Friend	71
	God, a Dog, and Me	73
	Friendship is a Diamond	77
	The Comfort Room	78
	Someone to Divide with	82
	Empty Places Filled	84
	Love
	On An Old Sun Dial	87
	The Wallet	89
	The Bus Passenger	94
	Levi's Valentine	97
	I Love You Anyway	101
	Crumbling Sandcastles	103
	Titanic Love	107
	Where I Belong	109
	The Spirit of Sunshine	113
	New Beginnings	115
	The Secret	120
	The Golden Crane	121
	Roses for Rose	123
	Life's Finest Hour	126
	Rudy's Angel	129
	Inspiration
	Ol' Ed Never Forgot	133
	Better Than a Trophy	135
	Love and the Cabbie	137
	We Could Have Danced All Night	141
	Turn About	146
	Johnny	147
	The Aroma of Christmas	150
	Glory in the Morning	154
	A Little Girl's Dream	155
	You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore	158
	The Cellist of Sarajevo	161
	The Baby Blanket	164
	Family
	Tribute	169
	The Night the Stars Fell	171
	The Jewelry Box	173
	Through a Father's Eyes	176
	Favorite Child	180
	A Good Heart to Lean on	182
	Comfort	184
	A Mother's Prayer	185
	New Ground	187
	The Costume	190
	The Redhead and the Brunette	192
	Old Doors	197
	Award Ceremony	198
	Daddy Hands	200
	A Matter of Pride	203
	Memories
	Their Best	209
	A Pair of Worn Out Shoes	211
	The Rich Family	213
	A Perfect Gift	216
	When Strangers Passed Through	219
	The Little Apron	221
	The Etching	224
	Lilacs to Remember	226
	My Mother's Gloves	230
	Porch Swing	233
	The Barn	236
	Life
	Stepping Stones	239
	A Light in the Window	241
	Creature Comfort	245
	A Mailbox Mercy	247
	Front Porch Swing	249
	Laughter and Life Jackets	250
	Growing Older	254
	The Faith of a Child	256
	Understanding	260
	Breaking Up Grandma	261
	The Fox and the Writer	263
	To God from Ben	266
	Choirs of Angels	267
	Tornado Warning	269
	Sharing	273
	Faith
	Trusting God	275
	Heaven's Gold	277
	An Empty Chair	280
	Spirit Renewed	281
	Tommy	283
	Giving God Pleasure	289
	Honey, I'm Proud of You	291
	Turning Point	293
	When the Lord Says Pray!	296
	You'll Find Patience	298
	A Resting Place	302
	Angel at Work?	305
	An Ice Cream Solo	307
	Your Abba's Arms	309
	Circle of Faith	310
	Because We Care
	Because We Care	313
	Acknowledgments	321