Youth

I was so focused on singing my favorite hymns that I stopped worrying about my swimming.

How can I stay safe? 

Whether you find yourself in a dangerous situation or it seems like your own choices landed you there, God is still with you and protecting you—as this college student found when a stranger tried to assault her.

Finding God again 

First I started to panic. Then I started to pray. It came in the form of pleading: “God, if You’re real, get me out of here!”

Loving all God’s creatures 

Nothing from God’s creation could harm her, because all of God’s creatures live together in peace and harmony.
Fighting was the norm between her and her sister, and this author didn’t like it. Then a dicussion about Christian Science brought to light a new perspective that changed everything.
I felt the urge to turn to God, which was something I hadn’t done since I’d started the semester.
If you feel like your worth depends on what other people think or say about you, you’re not alone. This author felt the same way, until he began exploring more about his identity from a spiritual perspective.

Moonbeam 

Walking north along the beach,
       The lakeshore to my right,
       The sand is cool, the water calm,
       Dark and clear the night.

Worried about your future? 

It was so clear to me that this was the God-directed path that I stopped worrying and felt grateful for God’s guidance.

Welcome the good thoughts 

Her mom explained that she could consider each thought that came to her to see if it was from God.

What I couldn’t lose 

After being blindsided by a breakup, this author initially felt angry, hurt, and confused, and she wondered where God was. But as she prayed, a more tangible feeling of God’s love turned her thoughts in a new direction.

One summer, two healings 

It was a great summer, not just because of the fun this author had, but also because of his healings.