A Focus on the Family magazine designed to lead teen girls into intimacy with Jesus Christ, help them develop a positive self-image and guide them into healthy relationships

Editorial Pam Woody, Martha Krienke, Andrea Gutierrez, Melissa Peitsch, Mary Larsen, Andrea Newby, Ebonie Davis, Chris Hudson, Robin MerrillEditorial Assistant Kat BittnerCopy Chief Scott DeNicola Print Production Gail WiseSpecial Thanks Bekah Shirin, Elizabeth ShirinResearch Macy Davco, Julianna BullerMarketing Christi Lynn, Allison MontjoyCirculation Clayton Clabaugh, Jenny Bergeron

Design symbologycreative.comCover Photography Martin Graham Meyers

Director of Publishing Kevin Shirin

Vice-President Parenting & Youth Danny HuertaVice-President & Publisher Bob DeMossChief Operating Officer Ken WindebankPresident Jim Daly

May 2017 Vol. 21, No. 1 ISSN 1048-2873

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ON THE COVER

19 Ducks, Dresses & DatingA conversation with Duck Dynastys Sadie Robertson

FAITH

16 Swimming for JesusCollegiate athlete Leah Rogers discovers her purpose

24 Summer MissionaryDig deep with Jesus this summer

25 May Bible Reading Plan31 days of getting to know God

26 Love in ActionThe importance of serving right where you are

28 The Secret of DiligenceWhat does diligence look like through Gods eyes?

RELATIONSHIP

10 Mom: Friend or Foe?Relating to Mom as a sister in Christ

32 Finding Mr. RightWhat to look for in a future husband

HEALTH & BEAUTY

5 Ask the DoctorAcne, periods and leg hair . . . oh my!

8 Spring HairstylesChange up your style with these simple braiding techniques

MEDIA

9 Getting Plugged InIs Bruno Mars worth a listen?

12 Is Texting the New Talking? How do you use your cellphone?

13 #unfilteredInstead of just filtering pictures, learn how to filter life!

18 What Is Your Social Media Grade? Check your online behavior: Does anything need an adjustment?

JUST FOR FUN

4 May 2017 Calendar Celebrate spring

6 DIY with Homemade CardsGive a friend a creative graduation cardcrafted with care

29 Ask Brio Get answers to real-life questions

30 Creative Corner Photos and artwork submitted by readers

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