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

TeenConnect: Q&A

‘My skin was smooth and clear’ 

Amy Richmond

In response to a question about acne, one writer shares how she was able to stop focusing on an ugly blemish and instead turn her thoughts toward God, and the beautiful spiritual qualities she embodies as the expression of God.
TeenConnect: Why I'm a Christian Scientist

Out of the depths of depression 

Dean Coughtry

Severe depression, beginning in his teen years, prompted this author to doubt God’s existence. But Christian Science rescued him from his doubt—and from the overwhelming feelings of sadness and loneliness.

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From A Collection for Teens - January–June 2023

They took my phone, but I prayed

I knew right away that these officers, being spiritual, could do nothing besides what God, Spirit, was causing them to do.

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TeenConnect: UpFront

What matters most 

Jenny Sawyer

 Facing a problem? Understanding God better is the answer—every time.
August 3, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

If you’re afraid of not being good enough

Susie Jostyn

Is “good enough” really the measure of who we are? Or is there a more spiritual way of seeing ourselves that can actually improve our performance?

TeenConnect: Your Healings

Hearing God clearly 

Becky Ritter

With just hours to go before a performance, this musician discovered she was missing a piece of her instrument. Without it, she couldn’t play. But what could have been a disaster turned into a great opportunity to learn more about listening to God.
TeenConnect: Turning Point

The path back 

Charlene Corin Brunner

She hadn’t thought about God or spirituality since she was a teenager. But in a remote wilderness, with no other help, this author discovered that God, divine Love, was just as present as she’d known Him to be during her childhood.
TeenConnect: Trending

Beauty treatment 

Caroline Abouchar

Every time she looked in the mirror, this teen author felt self critical and obsessed with all the things she felt she needed to change. That’s when she knew she needed a change of thought—and a spiritual beauty treatment.

Share your healing experience

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

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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 2022

When God spoke to me

I recognized that the thought to bring my knees to my chin had been an “angel message” from God.

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From A Collection for Teens - July–December 2022

Pray about sports? Really?

While I wasn’t praying for us to win, I was excited to discover the way prayer brings out more unity and harmony on the field.

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August 3, 2026

From the latest Sentinel

If you’re afraid of not being good enough

Susie Jostyn

Is “good enough” really the measure of who we are? Or is there a more spiritual way of seeing ourselves that can actually improve our performance?

TeenConnect: Q&A

Stop bullying—with love 

Jeffrey Mattison

In response to a question about bullying, this author shares how he successfully faced down several bullies during his freshman year of high school: with prayer.
TeenConnect: UpFront

You’re included 

Jenny Sawyer

We’ve all been “inspired” and “uplifted” by reading others’ healings. But have you ever thought of those healings as a promise of your own healing?
TeenConnect: Q&A

Safe from the storm 

John Biggs

Hurricanes, tornadoes, hail storms. Can we really stop bad weather with prayer? One pray-er responds.
TeenConnect: Your Healings

‘How could I be angry with him?’ 

Joe Prior

Following an extremely loud concert, a musician prays about possible hearing damage and gets a surprising message: Love more.
TeenConnect: UpFront

Prepared to help 

Jenny Sawyer with Frederik Bartholin

How can we be more prepared as pray-ers when tragic events occur? One young man’s experience, following a terror incident in New York City, offers helpful guidance.
TeenConnect: Roundtable

Trusting God during the college process

Jenny Sawyer with Alden, Cassidy, Cole, Jack, Paige, Sara, And Tyler

Seven teens talk about how they’re praying about the college process, including finding the right school, dealing with fear and uncertainty, and how they’re trusting God with their future.

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