Category: For Girls
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Isolation from God
Part 2 of Series “Free Soloing” By: Anna (Forlines) Kozyutynskyi Free soloing is when you climb dangerous rocky cliffs with no gear or support system. The risk of dying while participating in such a sport is close to 90%! Gasp! So, even though I have never personally tried this life-threatening…
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When a Friend Comes Out
By Jane Ketteman The uncomfortable text conversation with my non Christian friend in Japan began with “Jane I’ve been thinking of telling you…. Well, I’ll wait.” She mentioned having told some of her other Christian friends, and then said “I don’t think that you will support it either.” At this…
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I Can Do It Myself!
Part 1 of Series “Free Soloing” By: Anna (Forlines) Kozyutynskyi A year ago, the Lord opened up an opportunity for me to live in Hidalgo, Mexico partnering with a coffee shop ministry. El Buho Cafe was built right next to a world famous rock climbing destination; the infamous El Potrero…
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Setting an Example
By Madeleine Price Hello, my name is Madeleine Price. I’m thirteen years old and my parents are missionaries to Saint-Nazaire France. A few years ago, my Dad became youth pastor to a church here in Saint-Nazaire. In the beginning, the only kids were me, my sister Emilie, and maybe two…
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Who Me? A Missionary?
By Abby Walker I never had any desire to live in another country until God spoke to me about missions in my last year of nursing school. I enjoyed going on short-term trips while I was in high school, but I thought long-term just wasn’t for me. But God, in…
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I Am The Thief
By: Claire Ryan I want you to imagine with me for a moment. Think about Jesus. His appearance; olive skin, carpenter hands, and lowly apparel. Think about His life. Other than being born of a virgin and living in perfection, He likely had a similar upbringing to some of us.…
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Communication is Key
By: Hannah Gorrell We may often reflect on which things may have been different if sin had not entered the world. Maybe our first thoughts are death or pain, but what about the way we communicate? Yes, everything has been altered after the perfect world has been spoiled by sin,…
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Happy Valentine’s Day?
By: Ruth McDonald There is so much chocolate and hype for this annual celebration of love and romance, isn’t there? It’s supposed to be a happy holiday, but for some of us, it can be a bit awkward. My 2 single kids jokingly call it “Singleness Awareness Day” or SAD.…
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Beginning With Him
By: Destinee Payne This Christmas time of the year is always exciting. There are wonderful festivities and school parties. There are cozy decorations and Christmas music. The gift exchanges make us wonder what gift we will receive. And don’t forget about the Christmas break from school that does not seem…
Shine! 