Faith of Our Father
by Abrianna Sandy As Christians, we put our faith in God because we know that He is faithful to us and loves and protects…
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Three Keys to Enduring Suffering
According to Open Doors, more than fifty countries are listed as hostile to Christianity. This means that if one becomes a believer in Jesus Christ…
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Reconciliation in God’s Time
The Bible says much about the subject of reconciliation. Through the blood of Christ, God forgave our sins and reconciled us to Him. But what…
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Iron Sharpens Iron
You may not realize that the old adage “Iron sharpens iron” comes from the Bible. It’s from a brief phrase in Proverbs 27:17. The full…
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Panic or Pray?
by Micah Keim “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord…
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The Greatest Love
by Elise Keim Friends are one of the most significant things in life. As C. S. Lewis said, “Friendship is the means by which…
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Whither Shall I Go From Your Spirit?* – Second Place
Toward the end of my seventh grade year, I developed depression. I wasn’t sleeping, I wasn’t eating, and I was isolating myself from my friends…
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Perfection – Third Place (tie)
I find myself struggling with the concept of perfection on a daily basis. I feel the need to be as close to flawless as possible…
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Beyond Summer Camps – Third Place (tie)
Since I’ve been a teenager growing up in the Church, summer youth camps have always been the “spiritual high” in my Christian walk. I always…
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The Fear Fight – Honorable Mention
Fear took control over my life at a young age. I was never that child who played and hugged dogs. I was afraid of them…
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