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'Rock the ice!'
I play many sports, but ice hockey is definitely my favorite. I’m in fourth grade and have played hockey for six years. Last spring I wanted to join a very competitive hockey program. This program had tryouts lasting for three nights.
When I found out I would miss the first night because of a school trip, I was bummed. But my dad and I prayed. We talked about how God loves us so much. God totally governs our lives, and God would never let us miss out on anything good.
I was really grateful when the hockey coaches said that going on the class trip wouldn’t hurt my chances of getting a spot on a team. On the second night of the tryouts (my first night), I had a good attitude, thinking everything would be all right. But after we got off the ice and the coaches put up team lists, a lot of kids, including me, were not on any team yet. Some kids and parents were disappointed and mad. But you know what? I felt fine.
About the author
Ricky plays center and left wing on his hockey team, and his favorite NHL team is the New York Rangers.

July 7, 2014 issue
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Letters
Lillian Dewey, Kristin Jamerson, Fenella Watson
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Praying for 'perfect peace'
Don Alusic
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Virtual reality
Paul Gutelius
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Always in God's presence
Janet Wenrick
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Discovering what's real
Mark Catlin
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Addressing the threat of forest fires
Paula Broock
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Communion
Lynne Cook
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Active participation, active love
Kathy Fitzer
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New inspiration—and healing!
Cindi Price
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The gift of forgiveness
Kim Shippey
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'Rock the ice!'
Ricky
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Reading the Word brings liberty
Heather Bauer with contributions from Robert Allen Bauer
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Rheumatism healed, mobility restored
Daniel Balif Munga
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Pet's history overcome
Shelly Richardson
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'Pure joy' replaces pain
Sylvia Hofflund
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Not impressed by symptoms
Janet Dillingham
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Freedom and healing
The Editors