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… readers to consider trials “pure joy,” for “the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” These inspired words do … very well may be stepping out of the long shadow cast by 2020 and into a new day’s light. Yet new challenges are … and our Ministry Friends by my side. In the days ahead, let’s remember to count it all joy. … Count It All Joy …

… Arlo holds first place in Lydia’s heart, but she is not above spending summer days tracking down other lizards of … see if they’re healthy, and make sure they’re all right. I let the little ones bite me.” You let them … “I don’t know,” … asked. “I’m going to need you to pinpoint that policy in your handbook for me, because I’ve read the handbook, and …

… consulting, and practical resources. F&J: You and your wife were pioneers in homeschooling. What challenges did … in 1981, we had two children in private school and were not satisfied with the results. We attended a homeschool … whether we’d ever do it or not. But out of that, we said, “Let’s give this a try.” There weren’t many homeschoolers, so …

… them through things. But I’ll tell them, ‘This is what your dad might say.’ “Moms and dads are different. Sometimes, … somebody versus supporting behavior that goes against my conscience.” As far as Jessica was concerned, submitting a … certifier said. “But if you change your mind at any time, let us know. We can move forward if you change your mind.” …

… L ike most of us, Jean Marie Davis knows enough not to pick up hitchhikers. Unlike some of us, she knows a … when you’re out on the street, you’re always watching your back. You can’t trust anybody.” Phyllis encouraged her … meet a Man who told me everything about me.’ She wants to let the world know that there is hope and there is a way, and …

… Tampa, Florida. Some scamper in alone, some with a friend. Not a few are escorted more quietly by their moms — mostly … him to better warbling. “On this next one,” he says, “lift your voice and give God the best you can.” They oblige, loud … worked to secure the school’s participation in the federal government’s national school lunch program (administered by …

… a gnawing question remained: should she have the baby, or not? The advocate didn’t give up. She called the next … she says. “My dad had said, ‘We’ve done a lot for you with your first pregnancy, so don’t ever let there be a second under my roof. Otherwise, I will kick …

… work, running the wheelbarrows,” says her dad, Todd. “It’s not easy. But Maggie had a good attitude, never a complaint. … I was driving, and this prayer came into my mind: ‘Lord, let every tear I shed be one less tear for them.’ The pain … replied. “You can totally disagree with me, and that is your right.” When challenged on statements she’d made or …

… might think a commitment to protecting unborn life would be an asset for a midwife. In fact, that commitment almost … “Don’t tell me what to do” and handed out leaflets — “Your body, your choice.” We submitted yet another appeal — … unmotivated to continue studying. I’d sit in the back and not participate in what was going on. My grades went down. …

… ADF is defending the groups’ First Amendment rights. “The government can’t discriminate against certain viewpoints by … personal preference for public over private education does not permit her to discriminate against faith-based schools" … she wasn’t a “snowflake.” During a Zoom discussion on the 2020 election, the student said, “I’m going to accept the …