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What can we do when life seems hard? This author found that gratitude opened her eyes to a very different perspective.
After being treated badly, this author had no problem seeing the perpetrator as an awful person. But when they were put together on a group project, she knew that view needed to change.
My family and I traveled to Florida for a Thanksgiving vacation near the beach.
In college, this author was called “different” when she chose not to drink. But “different,” she discovered, wasn’t a bad thing.
When flu symptoms became a problem for this counselor and several others on staff, he found a powerful antidote to the belief of contagion by “tuning in” to God’s reassurances of health and safety.
When his dog vanished and he couldn’t find her, this teen turned to prayer and heard a surprising message.
Do you want to be cool? Popular? Who wouldn’t, right? This author considers what real acceptance looks like and where it starts. (Hint: It’s all about seeing ourselves more the way God does.)
Social media has its upsides, but it can also provoke envy and self criticism. One author shares how she responds to the impulse to stay connected, and how that has transformed her approach to Facebook and Instagram.
If you’re struggling with a moral dilemma or trying to make a tough decision, how do you know which answer is the right one? This author shares the qualities of thought—like humility and willingness—that have helped speed her in the right direction.