Why The Firefly Shines at Night

Why The Owl Says, "Who?"

Have you ever wondered to yourself, "Why does the owl say, 'Who'?" Well, have we got a fable for you today, you are in for a real treat! Listen in as John, Zeke, and Charlotte explore a part of the woods that is rarely walked by others. John gives his young friends a lesson in imagination, fighting boredom, and how to use your mind to keep you entertained! In the end, you may be asking yourself if this is really true? Well, if it's not it should be. SHOW NOTES [https://www.missionhills.org/butcherbird-saves-its-food]

Why The Butcher Bird Saves Its Food

Have you ever wondered to yourself, "Now, why does the butcherbird save its food?" Well, does Mister Cricket have a "true" story for you! It really all started with an old butcher bird by the name of Red Roughshanks, but everyone just called him The Red. Tune in to hear about how The Red went from being friendless to saving an entire town because of his selflessness and self-control. Gather around the campfire as John Cricket weaves another incredible fable for you and your family. SHOW NOTES [https://www.missionhills.org/butcherbird-saves-its-food]

Why The Crawdad Walks Backwards

Have you ever had something about yourself that you would like to change? Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished there was something different about yourself? Well, so does Douglas Nutkin. But, thanks to a true story about a young recruit in the Crustacean Infantry during the Shell Confederacy and the Fish Union we will all learn why crawdads walk backward. God made each of us, individually, with love and care! He longs for us to be our authentic selves. Tune in for a great fable today, one your don't want to miss!

Why The Raccoon Wears a Mask

Have you ever been out on a front porch at night and wondered to yourself, "Why does the raccoon wear a mask"? A True mystery, indeed. Well, would you believe it if we told you that all raccoons used to have no black markings on their faces at all? And that it all started with a mischievous little raccoon from New Jersey named Risky Smith? Grab a friend, pull your parents in, and gather 'round as we weave a fable for you all about thankfulness. You won't want to miss today's fable featuring a Christmas catalog, a duchess, and a mob of angry bosque town members.

Why The Firefly Shines at Night

Have you ever asked yourself, “why do fireflies shine at night?” Well, would you believe us if we told you it all started with a toothache, a lone match, and a regular, old housefly with the bravest temperament around? Grab your parents and gather around for today’s fable about a dentist, a mayor with a sweet-tooth for the ages, and Ernie Alabaster, the bravest housefly to ever live. Don’t worry, if it’s not true, it should be.