Can You Hear Me Now?

“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 […]