TeenConnect

This author felt like she had every right to be mad at her friend. But, she discovered, the anger and hurt couldn’t stick—not in the presence of divine Love.
With a pile-up of work and the end of the semester looming, this college student got a new insight from her prayers that surprised her: Gratitude can be an antidote for feeling overwhelmed.
Facing some chronic discomfort, this teen committed to praying about it. The spiritual uplift she experienced from her prayers for herself turned out to be even more far-reaching than she expected.

No more cat allergies 

Sleeping in the same room as a cat was the last thing this teen wanted to do—especially since he was allergic. Read on to find out how prayer brought an instantaneous—and permanent—healing. 

How to get over a grudge 

After a friend said something unkind, this teen struggled with hurt—and hatred. But looking to Jesus’ example, she found that getting over a grudge could be a healing experience.
When world events feel overwhelming and we’re not sure we can pray, there is a starting point that helps our prayers take flight.
If you’ve ever made a decision based on what you think others are thinking, this author can relate. He shares his own spiritual breakthrough that helped him find freedom—and make better choices.
With a big presentation looming, this doctoral student felt stuck—and panicked. What happened next didn’t just help her succeed; it also taught her so much more about God as the source of everything good in her life.
When this teen’s service trip to Kenya was interrupted by the eruption of protests, she learned in a tangible way how the presence of God, divine Love, dissolves fear and keeps us safe.

Will I have to study all night? 

How many hours will you need to spend studying for that test? This author writes about a time when God gave her a surprising answer to that question.

Healing the winter blahs 

Feeling sluggish and unmotivated during winter was something this high school student just couldn’t live with. Surprisingly, it was the Bible that offered answers—and healing.
It can be the worst feeling: Liking someone who doesn’t like you back. This author thought he could pray to get his crush to like him, but while that didn’t happen, something even better did.