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Honest, authentic takes on timely topics—written by and for teens.

TeenConnect: Your Healings

No more cat allergies 

Jonathon King

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. 
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How to get over a grudge 

Bailey Gordon

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.

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From A Collection for Teens - January–June 2024

Quitting the complaining committee

I was relying on complaints and drama to sustain me and help me make connections rather than understanding that God leads and sustains me.

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Want to pray for the world? Start here. 

Jenny Sawyer

When world events feel overwhelming and we’re not sure we can pray, there is a starting point that helps our prayers take flight.
April 6, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

No more cat allergies

Jonathon King

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. 

TeenConnect: Q&A

How can I stop being influenced by what other people think? 

John Biggs

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.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

Feeling stuck on a presentation? 

Anna-Zoë Herr

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.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

When we found ourselves in the middle of a protest 

Anna Paulson

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.

Share your healing experience

Hey, teens! Have a healing to share? Check out the Teens Writer’s Corner to learn how.

Write for JSH

Share your healing experience

Hey, teens! Have a healing to share? Check out the Teens Writer’s Corner to learn how.

Write for JSH

From A Collection for Teens - January–June 2024

Quitting the complaining committee

I was relying on complaints and drama to sustain me and help me make connections rather than understanding that God leads and sustains me.

View other Teens Collections →

From Special 2021 Teens' Collection

Peak performance

The more I understood that my ability comes from God—and always has—the easier it was to let go of the belief that I’d somehow lost my skill.

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April 6, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

No more cat allergies

Jonathon King

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. 

TeenConnect: Your Healings

Will I have to study all night? 

Molly Richardson Jerry

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.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

Healing the winter blahs 

Paige Bradley

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.
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If your crush doesn’t like you back 

Owen Thomas

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.
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Are some people evil? 

Jenny Sawyer

Feeling scared and helpless about bullying or aggression? Here are some practical, prayer-based steps you can take to make a difference.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

When your to-do list is way too long 

Holly Bell

When you have a pile of things to do, what’s the best way to get them all done? This author explains how she discovered that it all starts with God.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

If you’re facing a moral dilemma 

Rachel Richardson

When this dancer faced a dilemma that would take courage to address, she turned to her understanding of Christian Science to respond clearly—and without fear.

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