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Vol. 1, Issue 1 • Spring 2026

Held in
His Hands

Nurturing Faith, Friendship, and Joy in Christ

Spring Theme: Friendship

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From the Editor

A Note from Kayla

Welcome, dear friends, to this little magazine, a place where words, stories, poetry, and art are cherished from cover to cover.

For years I've dreamed of gathering meaningful thoughts and letting them travel to girls and women who might need encouragement, a brighter day, or a gentle reminder of truth. I hope you find a few pieces here that speak to your heart, make you smile, or help you grow.

And maybe, just maybe, you'll feel moved to share something of your own in a future issue.

May God bless and keep you as you live for Him!

~Kayla Martinez

Editor & Creator

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.”

Spring 2026

Inside This Issue

Held in His Hands: Friendship (Vol. 1, Issue 1 • Spring 2026)
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Stories

  • The Wounded Soldier Geneva Martens
  • A Strong Friendship Savanna Troyer
  • Going to My Funeral Sheila Burkholder

Poetry

  • The Sparrow Kayla Martinez
  • The Girl That I Meet Elissa Krabill
  • To Calvary Lelah Miller
  • My Friendship Field Earl Z. Weaver
  • Come Along My Friends Kayla Byler

Encouragement

  • Why Friendship Matters Kayla Byler
  • Christian Friends Mary Jean Miller
  • Choose to be Happy Andy Andrews

Art & Photography

  • Drawings by Kayla Byler, Rachel Troyer, Susan Troyer, Savanna Troyer
  • Photography by Darlisha Shrock, Sarah Neuenschwander

Recipes

  • Healthy Candy Bars
  • Fruit Punch
  • Caramel Apple Dumpling
  • Pumpkin Torte

Q&A to Chile!

Meet Dixie Showalter, an 18-year-old missionary living in Coyhaique, Chile. Read her answers about missionary life, faith, and growing up in South America.

Featuring contributions from 20+ writers, artists, and photographers from our friends and family.

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Laughter

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  • ● What would life be like without laughter?
  • ● Laughter comes from the heart.
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