Trying to Be Like Jesus

“Trying to Be Like Jesus,” Friend, Nov. 2008, 42–43

He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life (John 8:12).

The Friend would like to hear from you about an experience you have had in trying to be like Jesus. Please include a photo of yourself and your name, age, and address. A written statement signed by a parent or legal guardian granting permission to publish your photo and submission must be included. If an adult helps with your submission, credit should also be given to him or her. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. For scheduling reasons, submissions selected may not appear in the magazine for at least a year. Ages shown are those at the time of submission. Children whose writings are submitted should be at least three years old. Due to the number of submissions received, they cannot all be published, nor can they be returned. Send it to: Trying to Be Like Jesus, Friend Magazine, Rm. 2432, 50 East North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-0024, United States of America.

Illustrations by Rachel Hoffman-Bayles