It’s amazing to read about the way Jesus treated people, especially the “castaways”. These are the people who are often forgotten, ignored, or rejected. The homeless, poor, sick, orphans…I could go on and on. There are castaways all around us. Most of us shun the castaways. We walk past the homeless man lying on the bus stop. We forget to visit those who are sick. We ignore the needs of the poor. We don’t consider orphans or widows who need help or just someone that they can call ... Continue Reading...
My First Summer Job
I got my first “official” summer job when I was 14 years old. My brothers were 13 and 12, and together we started working for our local 4-H club for a summer program. We had worked before, volunteering at our school and church – but this was the first job we would actually be paid for. Needless to say, we were excited. Our main responsibility was to tend to a local community garden. We picked fruits and vegetables so that they could be sold, and created beautiful flower arrangements. We ... Continue Reading...
Handling Stress As A Teen
Stress is real y’all, and truth be told you can be stressed out at any age. Having too much to do at school, problems at school, problems at home, worrying about college and your future, drama, huge life changes, and more are enough to keep you awake at night or just feeling overwhelmed. A lot of times, we are stressed out and we don’t even know it. How can you tell if you’re stressed out? Well, there are so many different ways but here are a few signs: Having trouble ... Continue Reading...
Real Life Superheroes
Superheroes are real. Not the kind that wear capes and have the ability to do things like shoot fire from their eyes and fly through the air with lightning speed. It would be cool and a little bit scary to see that in real life instead of just on tv, right? I mean, what would you do if you were walking down the street and somebody flew past you? I would run so fast people would probably think I had super powers too! The kind of superheroes that I’m talking about are ordinary people, just ... Continue Reading...
#NeverAgain: Your Voice Matters
Sometimes when you’re young, you feel as if you don’t have a voice. You feel like no one will listen or do anything if you speak up. Well, the Never Again movement is proof that your voice matters. Your voice is powerful. Your voice can bring change - and for that reason, you should not stay silent. Speak up for what you believe in. When you see someone being bullied or when you are being bullied, raise your voice. When you see someone who’s lonely or suffering mentally, speak up. ... Continue Reading...
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