Moore, Stephanie Perry

Eleven-year-old Carmen finds that, with the help of God, she can face the physical and social challenges of becoming a teenager.

Thirteen-year-old triplet Yasmin tries to find solace in prayer while helping her family recover from her older brother's suicide, as well as dealing with all of the drama of middle school and life in the projects.

Yamin Peace, looking forward to summer vacation, the prospect of becoming an aunt, and spending time in her family's new home, looks to God for help in handling her one big problem--how to deal with her close friend and neighbor Myrek's desire to take their relationship to the next level.

As family tensions and school unrest soar, eighth-grade triplet Yasmin relies on her faith and, through a new club at school, discovers that there is hope on the other side of every obstacle, even for those living in the projects.

Ten-year-old Carmen asks for God's help in meeting the challenges of her bossy nature and in facing serious issues such as domestic violence.

Laurel Shadrach feels as though God abandoned her as she deals with alcohol abuse among some of her friends, her brother's addiction to gambling, and peer pressures to give in to sexual urges.

During her freshman year in college, African-American teenager Payton adjusts to being away from home, deals with problems with boys and girlfriends, and struggles to maintain her relationship with Christ.

Inspired by her grandfather, Payton struggles to keep her faith strong despite the doubts of others while rebuilding her relationship with Tad.

African-American teenager Payton Skky struggles to reconcile her love for God with her love for the most popular boy in school, Dakari Graham, who wants a more physical relationship.

On top of the world after her debutante ball and her reconciliation with Tad, Payton's happiness hits a wall when her friends decide to celebrate with alcohol, leaving her torn between friendship and godliness.