The Adventures of Lynx and Cheetah: The Unconditional Love of a Beloved Pet Gives Us a Glimpse into the Heart of God

By Laurna L. Berg

The Adventures of Lynx and Cheetah: The Unconditional Love of a Beloved Pet Gives Us a Glimpse into the Heart of God chronicles the exciting story of twin kittens, Lynx and his sister Cheetah, as they transition from freezing, malnourished, feral wildcats into beloved and cherished family pets. Their story provides spiritual insight into Gods plan of salvation, Gods purpose in trials, wisdom in relationships, abundant living in the seasons of life, and ultimately to the threshold of heaven.

This entertaining story is supplemented by additional material enabling parents, teachers, childrens ministry workers, or interested readers to conveniently access biblical verses and supporting theological material. God reveals His character, wisdom, and love through His awesome creation and His amazing creatures, including the unconditional love of precious pets, and in His gracious provision of eternal salvation, abundant life on earth today, and eternal life in heaven forever. This book presents a simple, entertaining story of the adventures of twin kittens, illuminating the doctrines of salvation, sanctification, and glorification, in order to touch hearts and transform lives of readers of all ages.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 2, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449763114

Laurna L. Berg

The Adventures of Lynx and Cheetah: The Unconditional Love of a Beloved Pet Gives Us a Glimpse into the Heart of God chronicles the exciting story of twin kittens, Lynx and his sister Cheetah, as they transition from freezing, malnourished, feral wildcats into beloved and cherished family pets. Their story provides spiritual insight into God’s plan of salvation, God’s purpose in trials, wisdom in relationships, abundant living in the seasons of life, and ultimately to the threshold of heaven. This entertaining story is supplemented by additional material enabling parents, teachers, children’s ministry workers, or interested readers to conveniently access biblical verses and supporting theological material. God reveals His character, wisdom, and love through His awesome creation and His amazing creatures, including the unconditional love of precious pets, and in His gracious provision of eternal salvation, abundant life on earth today, and eternal life in heaven forever. This book presents a simple, entertaining story of the adventures of twin kittens, illuminating the doctrines of salvation, sanctification, and glorification, in order to touch hearts and transform lives of readers of all ages. Laurna Berg has over 35 years of experience teaching Bible Studies and at retreats, has published in Bibliotheca Sacra, has contributed to numerous Bible Study Curricula, and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary. Her presentation as a dynamic interactive teacher of Bible exposition and systematic theology is prayerfully designed to communicating enthusiastically and accurately the incredible Word of God to impact lives for His glory. Laurna has 5 children, 4 Grandchildren, and enjoys Bible Study, crafts, genealogy, photography, and traveling. Laurna resides with her husband Doug and their precious pets in Bedford, Texas.

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Contents

Also by Laurna L. Berg

Acknowledgements

Born Wild

New Home

Abundant Life

Prodigal

Seasons Of Life

Heaven

Celebrating Life

Supplemental Material for Personal Enrichment

Born Wild

New Home

Abundant Life

Prodigal

Seasons of Life

Heaven

Celebrating Life

Also by Laurna L. Berg

The Illegalities of Jesus’ Religious and Civil Trials.

Bibliotheca Sacra 161, no. 643 (2004): 330-342.

Co-Authored or Contributed to the following Bible Study Curricula:

Footsteps of Faith: Following the Call (Hebrews 11). Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2004.

The Real Thing: A Study in James. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2004.

Paul: God’s Extreme Makeover. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2005.

Psalms: Songs for the Soul. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2005.

Jesus Christ: God Revealed (Jesus’ Miracles). Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2006.

Beginnings and Blessings: Genesis 1-11. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2007.

Beginnings and Blessings: Genesis 12-50. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2008.

Joy in the Journey: A Study in Philippians. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2009.

Journey to the Promise: A Study in Exodus. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2010.

Faith to Finish: A Study in Hebrews (Hebrews 1-6). Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2010.

Faith to Finish: A Study in Hebrews (Hebrews 6-13). Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2011.

Things To Come: End Times. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2011.

Enabling Power: The Acts of the Apostles (Acts 1-8). Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2011.

Enabling Power: The Acts of the Apostles (Acts 8-28). Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2012.

Esther: A Study in the Sovereignty of God. Frisco, Texas: Stonebriar Community Church, 2012.

This book is lovingly dedicated

To my awesome husband Doug

To my amazing children Sarah, Elizabeth, Carolyn, Rebekah, and David

To my incredible Grandchildren Nathan, Tristan, Rachel, and Caedance

And to all who have glimpsed the heart of God through the unconditional love of a beloved pet

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to all at WestBow Press who converted my dream into a tangible reality

And to Leslie Spradlin whose excellent illustrations beautifully visualize the story

And to the many prayer warriors who prayed for the publication of this story to encourage readers and to glorify God

And to our awesome God who reveals His invisible attributes and divine nature through His incredible Creation and delightful creatures

Chapter 1

Born Wild

There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven—A time to give birth…

Ecclesiastes 3:1–2a

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Lynx and Cheetah were twin kittens. Lynx was a boy and Cheetah was his sister. They were born wild. Their Mom and Dad were both wild cats, and their other sister Snowy was a wild cat. Their family lived under a small storage barn. They had to be very careful to not be seen by people, because they would be trapped and taken to the pound. Cats that had been trapped and taken to the pound were never seen again. So Lynx and Cheetah and Snowy were very careful and stayed hidden most of the time. They would only venture out at night with the protection of the darkness.

Lynx and Cheetah ate whatever they