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My birth mom missed them all. She should have been there to tell me it was fine, to reassure me and hold my hand when I got scared. Instead, now I'll never get the chance to meet her because my dad's moving us 2,000 miles away - to California. But she needs to know what's happening. She has to understand what's going on in my life, what's important to me, and why I act like I do from time to time. That's why I started this diary. It's a collection of my thoughts, wishes, fears, and desires.

In Chasing Jesus, she shares her evidence about finding Jesus outside the Bible. A companion to the Chasing Series by McBean, this book ties all of the three previous books together. She emphasizes the utmost importance of having Jesus be front and center in your life. McBean delivers the message that to chase after Jesus is to seek him not just in the heights of joy but also in the depths of struggle trusting he is the only way, thus transforming you in the journey.

As if starting a new middle school isn’t bad enough; now, I’m pretty sure my adoptive mom wants to send me back to the orphanage, my evil adoptive sister is trying to ruin my life, and the entire eighth grade thinks I’m a total dork because of an unfortunate beach experience involving a poisonous jellyfish. (OK, it was only a waterlogged plastic baggie that I mistook for a jellyfish, but still.) All of that, and more, recorded on the pages of this diary, and dedicated to “M” - the mother who gave me away.

Some hearts shine in the spotlight. Others glow quietly in the shadows. Candace Monteith thought she had it all figured out. A stable job, loyal friends, and now—Trey Gainsborough: the handsome, successful lawyer who seemed like the dream she’d been waiting for. But perfection is rarely what it seems. Trey never wants to go anywhere, never takes her out, and keeps their relationship tucked behind closed doors. At first, Candace brushes it off. Then, frustration starts to build. Meanwhile, her best friend Brad—goofy, honest, and always a constant in her life—is slipping away.

The PICCK A SPICE framework helps listeners achieve secure attachment and introduces them to a diverse range of styles like Playful Teasing, Intellectual Connection, and Creative Expression, among others.