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Ant -- Proverbs 6:6-8 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
The Wise Worker
Bear -- Proverbs 17:12 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
A Diligent Provider For Family
Camel -- Mark 10:25, 27 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Prepared For Storms
Cattle Or Oxen -- Psalm 50:10-11 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
The Ox Knows Its Owner
Coney -- Proverbs 30:26 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Life Can Be Fragile
Crow Or Raven -- Luke 12:24 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
A Purpose In Common Things
Deer -- Psalm 42:1-2 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
A Longing For God
Dove -- Psalm 55:6 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Symbol Of The Holy Spirit
Eagle -- Isaiah 40:28-31 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
He Gives Power
Eagle -- Exodus 19:4 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Renewing Youthfulness
Fox -- Luke 9:57-58 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Amazing Ability To Adapt
Goat -- Proverbs 27:26-27 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Basic Provider For Basic Needs
Honey Bee -- Psalm 19:9-10 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
A Willing Worker
Lion -- Proverbs 28:1 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Boldness
Lizard -- Proverbs 30:24, 28 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Inconspicuous, Yet Clever
Locust -- Exodus 10:10-15 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
A Warning From God
Ostrich -- Job 40:18 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Strength For Sensational Speed
Owl -- Isaiah 43:20 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Wisdom Is A Virtue
Peacock -- 1 Kings 10:22 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Beauty -- A Gift From God
Pelican -- Psalm 102:1-2, 6 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Sacrificial Care For Others
Quail -- Numbers 11:31-32 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
God's Abundant Provision
Rooster or Chicken -- Matthew 23:37 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
A Call To Watchfulness
Sheep -- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Follow The Leader
Sparrow -- Psalm 84:1-3 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
I Know He Cares For Me
Donkey -- Luke 19:28-40 -- Samuel J. Hahn, Scott Patton, Illustrator -- 2000
Jesus Rides In Triumph
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