📖 Bible Verse of the Month
Virtue: Acceptance
"Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God." — Romans 15:7
This verse reminds us that true acceptance begins with grace. Just as Christ welcomes each of us with love and without condition, we are called to embrace others with humility, kindness, and open hearts. In the backyard and beyond, acceptance is the soil where friendship and faith grow.
🌿 Virtues That Grow With You
Every story in My Backyard is planted in a virtue—like kindness, acceptance, or resilience—and watered with Scripture and love. These virtues guide our characters, shape their choices, and help children grow in faith and compassion.
From playful tales to deeper journeys in the Melas Codex, each path is a gentle invitation to live with purpose, reflect God’s grace, and bloom where you’re planted.
🌟 Character(s) of the Month
Lily the Red Fox & Charlie the Gray Fox
Virtue: Acceptance
Though they looked different on the outside, Lily and Charlie never noticed. They laughed, played, and chased butterflies through the backyard—just two foxes being friends. Their bond reminds us that true friendship sees beyond fur and color. It begins with an open heart.
📄 Download Printable Story: Lily and Charlie
Acceptance
noun
The act of accepting something or someone.
Complements: Contentment, Forgiveness
Transcends: Denial, Rejection
Source: Merriam-Webster online dictionary
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