753. Only One Boy, by Jack Swalwell, in the New Era, July 1999. Great for a missionary who thinks they aren't being successful!
I came across this true story recently. A nephew of mine had sent it to his daughter who was a bit discouraged on her mission. Great story ! Only One Boy by Jack Swalwell, in The New Era, July 1999 This is our grandson Jacob Lieske, (Jake), our last grandchild to go on a mission, in Indonesia. He returned last July. Also Jake, with a shrimp they caught, and ate! Only One Boy Based on true incidents in Church history.Could this one ragged boy be the fulfillment of a promised blessing? “Hey, mister. What yuh doin’?” My companion and I turned to find the source of the southern drawl. A 12- or 13-year-old boy, wearing patched overalls, smiled up at us from a freckled face. He had been weeding the huge garden. “Uh, we’re looking for people to share the gospel with,” I answered, impatient to get to the door of the imposing house. “You can share it with me,” he offered, standing up. We don’t have time to spend on young boys, I thoug...