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How we can help fulfill the Monitor’s purpose

Jane Hickson

When I read the news, I find it helpful to look beyond the words on the page, to ask, “What does God want me to know about this?”

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‘Be still, and know …’ A victory over community violence

Martine Blackler

In my prayers, I acknowledged that God is in charge, and indeed ever present.

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On the web

On the web: This JSH-Online.

TeenConnect: UpFront

Stop the drama

Jenny Sawyer

Friend and relationship drama may seem overwhelming—and unstoppable. But a Bible story brought this writer clarity on how she could be an agent of peace—and stop the drama once and for all.

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A healing at soccer camp

Mathew Omondi

One year at camp, I dislocated my knee.

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The worst/best summer ever

Jenny Sawyer

I couldn’t stand anything that summer.

TeenConnect: Q&A

You can pray about loneliness

By Jenny Sawyer with Curt Wahlberg

Feeling lonely?

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‘I asked God what to do’

Hannah Warrick

One night at camp I was asked to “babysit” a cabin of young campers while their counselor was in a meeting.

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When less can be so much more

Note: Decluttering, home/office organization, minimalism—these are among the overlapping terms describing efforts to simplify and bring order to homes and workplaces.