“Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.” Matthew 7:7 (GW) Blake’s Story, Age 16 In religion class, the teacher assigned a creative piece. He asked us to take an advertisement or TV commercial and modify it, quoting scripture, to publicize or promote […]
“Let Go” and “Let God”
“When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them.” Proverbs 16:7 (NLT) A Story from Mara, Age 55 I was the 2nd oldest in a family of nine; I grew up with five brothers and three sisters. When my husband, John, and I decided to start a family of our […]
Playing With Fire
“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.” Psalm 118:5 (NLT) A Story by Nicholas, Age 8 When I was using Woody and Buzz Lightyear to act out scenes from Toy Story, I almost started a fire! Do you remember when they were trying to catch up […]
Do The Right Thing
“God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10-12 (CEV) Megan’s Story, age 17 I was faced with making a choice and neither option promised success. Tension had been building between our coordinator, Ms. Hamm, and the cheer team. I could stay on as a captain […]