Fortitude
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, narrated
When the Nazi regime tried to take over the church, a young German pastor chose resistance over safety, and paid with his life.
The collection
Stories
Every story in the collection, gathered by virtue.
Prudence
The Ant and the Grasshopper, narrated
On a long summer afternoon, an ant carries wheat home while a grasshopper plays, and winter shows which small choices made them ready.
Temperance
The Boy and the Filberts, narrated
A boy reaches for every filbert in the jar and learns that a smaller handful is the one he can actually keep.
Fortitude
The Three Men, narrated
Three brave Hebrew youths defy a king’s deadly command, choosing loyalty to God over life itself, proving true faith withstands all fire.
Justice, Honesty
The Woodcutter’s Axe, narrated
A poor woodcutter’s truthful heart wins him gold and silver, while a greedy neighbor’s lie leaves him empty-handed in Aesop’s classic lesson.
Justice, Honesty
The Cherry Tree, narrated
A story about the honesty of our nation’s first president and the importance of character.
Charity, Mercy
David and Mephibosheth, narrated
A story of mercy, loyalty, and honoring the bonds of friendship, even across generations.
Charity, Kindness
Androcles and the Lion, narrated
Discover the timeless tale of Androcles and the Lion, a story of compassion, courage, and unexpected friendship in ancient Rome.