A quiet office, a simple cardboard box, and a test of faith and friendship across a divide of dreams and duty.
In this thoughtful short story, a prosperous businessman named Christy Morton encounters his old college mate, Jim Perry, who has returned from years of missionary work in China. A small money box, made from a flat strip of cardboard, becomes the focal point for a Christmas mission offering and a debate about where true service belongs. As the box fills with contributions from coworkers and strangers alike, characters confront the meaning of giving, the pull of ambition, and the call to support those who have not learned what Christmas means.
- A modern workplace meets a timeless question about sacrifice and purpose.
- A plain collection box becomes a symbol for faith, doubt, and charitable action.
- The story follows conversations and choices that reveal character, duty, and friendship.
- Gentle reflections on missions, Christ’s message, and what it means to “do good.”
Ideal for readers who enjoy thoughtful fiction about faith, work, and the tensions between personal success and helping others.