Bee Friends
by John Trent, Ph.D.

Did you know that in a story called, The Treasure Tree that I wrote, four “best friends” have the same birthday! And guess what? These “Birthday Best Friends” are a Lion (named Lance) an Otter (named Giggles) a Golden Retriever (named Honey) and a Beaver (named Chewy!). At their birthday party, the four friends are given a map by wise old Owl that points the way to a treasure! It’s a place where they can find the yummiest, most delicious chocolate ever – chocolate that actually grows on The Treasure Tree! But before they can get to the chocolate, they’ll have to use their God-given strengths as they face four different adventures!

Over the next four months you’ll learn more about these four friends, about the adventures they took, and about the special and wonderful strengths they each have. And along the way, you’ll find out more about your own strengths as well!

As we start this adventure, one way you can begin to “see” your strengths is to take a little quiz from The Treasure Tree. Here it is! (Used with permission of the author, of course!). You might want to print this short quiz off and have your mom or dad help you fill it out. In fact, get mom and dad to take the quiz as well! It’s fun to see what “strengths” God has given each of you in your family. Remember, we all have lots of strengths, but see if you’re most like Lance, Giggles, Honey or Chewy! Lord bless and get ready for the first of four adventures – to help you better understand your strengths and highly value each person in your home – starting next month!

Dr. John Trent
Author of The Treasure Tree and The Blessing
(Both books are available at Dr. Trent’s website, www.StrongFamilies.com)

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