“Riding Life’s Waves,” For the Strength of Youth, June 2023. Riding Life’s Waves By Amanda Joy Penrod; illustrations by Jonathan Favari “Hey, everything OK?” “There are too many things to do in a day, Mom. How do you do it all?” “You can’t do it all.” “Balance in life is like sitting on your surfboard on the ocean.” “Giving too much attention to one thing makes you tip too far to one side.” “Centering on God will help you stay balanced.” The Next Morning