This is a series of stories written to spark discussions not only in school but at home as well. The author is an educator and a retired USAF officer. He put these short stories together for his children and grandchildren drawing from his experiences growing up and as an educator and military officer. Many of these stories deal with real life issues all kids face. The stories are grounded in Biblical principles and have Bible passages to look up for further study and discussion. Dr. Robert D. Shanks Jr. (Dr. Bob) is a retired USAFR Colonel who served in the intelligence field. A former junior high school teacher and public school administrator in Nebraska, he was often called for active duty assignments. His last active duty assignment was as a professor at the USAFR Air War College located at Maxwell AFB, in Montgomery, AL. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, the USAF Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) and the Air War College. After retirement, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, AZ.