💞 Love in Action: Scripture Reflections
| Story Moment | Theme | Scripture Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Fern rescues Wilbur from slaughter | Compassion for the voiceless | “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” — Proverbs 31:8 |
| Charlotte weaves words to save Wilbur | Speaking life | “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” — Proverbs 18:21 |
| Charlotte lays down her life | Sacrificial love | “Greater love hath no man than this…” — John 15:13 | |
| Charlotte’s children carry her legacy | Eternal impact | “To everything there is a season…” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
🌟 Overview
E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web is a tender tale of unlikely friendship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider. Through her quiet wisdom and web-spun words, Charlotte saves Wilbur’s life — not once, but twice — offering a model of love that speaks, acts, and ultimately sacrifices.
This story invites us to reflect on the sacred nature of love, the power of words, and the divine beauty of selflessness.
🧵 Reflection
Charlotte’s web is more than silk — it’s a sacred tapestry. Her words echo the divine: they name, uplift, and transform. In her quiet labor, we see the Spirit move. In her sacrifice, we glimpse the heart of Christ.
Let this story remind us:
- To see the sacred in the small
- To speak life into others
- To love with courage and purpose
📚 Book Club Questions
- Who in your life has spoken words that changed your path?
- How can we be “Charlottes” in our communities — weaving webs of truth, light, love, and laughter?
- What does legacy mean in the context of love?
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