“Wall or Bridge?,” For the Strength of Youth, Aug. 2023. Wall or Bridge? By David A. Edwards; illustrations by Norman Shurtliff Imageyoung people building a wall Look at how she’s dressed. Don’t you know where she lives? He’s weird. He’s so awkward. Definitely not cool. They’re so shallow. They think they’re so smart. They think they’re so much better than me. We don’t need to invite him, do we? She’s so annoying. He’s too different. Imageyoung people dismantling a wall The Love of God Imageyoung people building a bridge I am a child of God—and so is she. God loves all of His children. I should try to see him as God sees him. We should reach out to her and invite her to our activity. I just need to get to know him. Our differences aren’t that important. Let’s cut each other some slack. What’s cooler than being kind? We’re all in this together. We all need to come unto Jesus Christ. Imageyoung people meeting on a bridge What do you want to build?