This biblically based fable teaches children the consequences of selfishness and how genuine, Christlike kindness can be contagious.
Hadley the farmer is the nicest guy in the land of Thad. He’s always helping his neighbors or giving to the poor, until one day a seed of selfishness takes root in Hadley’s heart. Suddenly, the once-friendly farmer turns fiendish—and to make things worse, his sinful attitude is “reaping” havoc all over town. Can a chance encounter with one of Thad’s littlest residents help restore the farmer’s kindness?
Based on teachings from the book of Ephesians, The Farmer Who Chose to Plant Kindness helps children see how their choices and attitudes influence others, what to do when they sin, and most important, how to sow kindness wherever they go.
Kindness Is a Fruit of the Spirit
Through Hadley the farmer’s story, children will learn the importance of kindness, one of the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23.
Children will also learn how quickly our good or bad attitudes can rub off on others and that they can turn to Jesus to help them overcome selfishness and unkindness.
Another Great Fruit of the Spirit Tale
In the city of Thad, no one is more powerful than King Ira. But Thad has a big problem: Their king has no self-control. When Ira’s anger leads to destruction, Lady Wisdom points the wayward king back to Jesus.
More than just a cute bedtime story, King Ira’s tale can lead to meaningful talks with your children about our everyday battle with sin and how we can ask God to help us resist the temptation to act out.
The King Who Found His Self-Control will engage your children and equip you to teach your young ones more about how King Jesus can rule in their hearts.
Costi and Christyne Hinn are the authors of the children’s book In Jesus’ Name I Pray. Costi is the teaching pastor at Shepherd’s House Bible Church in Chandler, Arizona, and president of For the Gospel. Christyne pours her time into her family, her church, and writing. They are the joyful parents of five children.
