2022
But If Not
October 2022


“But If Not,” For the Strength of Youth, Oct. 2022.

But If Not

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boy at school

“Going to a new school is hard. I hope I can make some friends.”

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young people at school

“Hey, wanna hang out with us?”

“Sure!”

“Wow, I’m glad I won’t be alone today.”

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young people at school

For the first few days, things were going great until …

“Did you see her hair?”

“Look at his shoes; they’re so ugly!”

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young people at school

“Hey! Watch where you’re going!”

“This doesn’t feel right.”

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boy walking into home

“I don’t think I should hang out with those guys anymore, but if I leave, who will I hang out with?”

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boy at dinner and praying

“I think I need to stop hanging out with them. I hope I’ll make new friends. But if not, I still want to do what’s right.”

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boy at school

It’s difficult for a while, but he’s still hopeful that he will make new friends.

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boy talking to another student at school

“Hey, how’s it going? My name’s Antonio. What’s yours?”