Day’s Journey Youth: When Father’s Day Is Not Simple

Father’s Day was coming, and the school halls were full of reminders. Cards.Posters.Announcements.Students talking about barbecues, gifts, and weekend plans. Some were excited. But not everyone. Matthias sat at the lunch table with his friends, quietly turning his water bottle in his hands. His father had died almost five years ago. And even though Matthias…

When We Say, God is Good to the Hurting

When the Words Feel Too Heavy A Day’s Journey Youth Reflection The afternoon sun rested softly over the school courtyard. Matthias, Kazim, Kayden, Azzah, and Brent sat near the old shade tree where students often gathered after a long day. Their backpacks were scattered in the grass, and the breeze moved quietly through the leaves….