The Coming of Age: Growing Up is Hard To Do

By Desiray Henderson

"The greatest battle we will face is figuring out if God is real and if He is necessary in our lives."

-Desiray Henderson

There are many changes that take place from one's childhood to the point where they become an adult. These changes are challenging and unpredictable. Many young adults experience stressf

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing
• Release date: Mar 10, 2021
• ISBN: 9781647734411

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The Coming of Age

growing up is hard to do

Desiray Henderson

Trilogy Christian Publishers

TUSTIN, CA

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Copyright © 2020 by Desiray Henderson

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise noted, taken from The Holy Bible, King James Version. Cambridge Edition: 1769.

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ISBN 978-1-64773-440-4

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Contents

Dedication v

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction ix

The Truth About Adulthood 1

God in Our Lives 7

Responsibility in Our Lives 15

Happiness 21

People in Our Lives 29

Fourteen Letters of Encouragement 37

Closing 55

This book is dedicated to you and the people you grew up with. This book is dedicated to your siblings, cousins, and friends who faced the troubles of taking on life with you.

This book is dedicated to me and the people I grew up with. This book is dedicated to Kylia, Michelle, Ashley, Rodneisha, and Jemonte.

This book is dedicated to teenagers who are afraid of what tomorrow holds.

This book is dedicated to children who will someday be slightly more prepared because they read this.

This is dedicated to us because every day we can all use a little encouragement.

Acknowledgements

First and foremost, I must say without any doubt it is because of God that I am here today. Truly I am madly in love with him, and I am very grateful for every opportunity given to glorify his name.

Also, I would like to give thanks to my pastor, or should I say, pastors. While in college away from my church home, I received support from two men of God. I thank