John in Search of a Place

by Uncle Rupert, Courtenay Burden (editor)

“I have been nearly all over the town, and no one would take me,” John tells his widowed mother, as he comes home discouraged from his quest for “a place” to work. What he doesn’t bother to explain is why her Christian influence convinced him to turn down the one job he was offered . . .

This story of a suffering but godly mother and her faithful son challenges readers to live out their faith, even when times are hard; and to trust in the promises of the God Who does not forget the fatherless and the widow in their distress—and Who sometimes provides for them in surprising ways.

John in Search of a Place is the second story in SAW Publishing’s ongoing series of remastered historical tales.

8 pages, ebook

Published January 1, 2020

Reviews

[Angie Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet short story with a good lesson, although I think I would have liked some of John's specific trials and triumphs to come out earlier in the story, rather than being brought up first in the conclusion. ;)

[Katja Labonté · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars & 4/10 hearts. I’ve always been a sucker for the ‘young man trying to support poor, weak mother’ trope. This one filled the bill perfectly. John was a sweet, upright boy and I was so happy to see his good choices rewarded and God’s provision shown!

“Why did you not take that place which the gentleman had for you in the large shop?”
“Because, sir, they kept open shop on a Sunday, and mother would not wish me to work on the Lord’s day.”

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