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…
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Day’s Journey Youth: The Yoke That Was Too Heavy
Kayden Learns to Rest in Jesus Prayer,Lord Jesus, help us recognize the burdens that were never ours to carry. Teach us the difference between loving others and losing ourselves under the weight of what belongs to You. Amen. Kayden had always been the responsible one. She remembered everyone’s homework deadlines. She checked on her friends…
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….
Day’s Journey Youth: When the Seed Lands Somewhere You Cannot See
Day’s Journey Youth Reflection Scripture Anchor:“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”— Romans 10:15 The youth room was quiet after everyone left. Chairs were pushed in. Empty water bottles sat near the trash can. A few Bibles were still open on the table from the evening lesson. Outside the window, the…