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Your past is part of your story. What story will you choose to write in your future? This image shows a young woman sitting on a bed with several books in the air, surrounding her both front and back.

Your Past Doesn’t Define You

While your past is part of your story, it does not define who you are or who you can become. The future is shaped not by where you have been but by the choices you make moving forward.

This photo shows the word forgiveness spelled out using Scrabble tiles. There is a bouquet of flowers behind the tiles.

How to Move Forward with Forgiveness and Self-Compassion

Forgiveness and self-compassion are the keys to breaking free from guilt and shame, allowing us to grow and thrive despite our imperfections.

Intentional planning can help ensure goals are met with values in tact. This image shows how someone is taking time to set goals and plan in a notebook using lists, checkboxes, and multiple colors.

Intentional Planning for a Future Without Regrets

It is easy to get caught up in the pressures of the moment—peer approval, societal expectations, and the lure of immediate gratification. Living without regrets means using intentional planning to make choices that align with your dreams and aspirations.

Crafting a life defined by your goals and values involves reflecting and planning. Sit down and decide what you want to be know for. This image shows a woman at a table with a planner and a pen in her hand.

Crafting a Life That Reflects Your Values and Goals

The most fulfilling lives are those rooted in values and goals that reflect one’s authentic self. The question, “What do you want to be known for?” challenges us to pause, reflect, and intentionally craft a life that aligns with our core beliefs and long-term aspirations.

In our sexualized culture, faith can be a powerful weapon to combat it. This image shows several young ladies supporting and praying for each other.

Finding Strength in Faith to Combat a Sexualized Culture

Today’s sexualized culture exerts significant pressure on teens and young adults to conform to behaviors and values that may conflict with their inner beliefs.

Finding a group that supports your personal values is extremely important. This image shows a group of people putting their hands together in the center of a circle showing support for each other.

Living Out Your Personal Values in a Confusing World

Today’s world is filled with conflicting messages, cultural expectations, and societal pressures, often making it challenging for teens to align their actions with their personal values.

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