And Yet I Smile
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Last published Tue, Dec 30, 2025
It's 2007, a world of MySpace top eight, CD changers, and flip phones.
Fifteen-year-old Sophie is doing her best to walk with Jesus in a world that is determined to dim her light. Bullies, fear, heartbreak, and a spiritual battle she never saw coming push her faith to its limits.
Josh and Andrew mean the world to her. One captures her heart; the other, her soul reaches for.
As faith collides with fear, Sophie learns that love can heal, faith can redeem anyone, and even in the darkest season, there's always a reason to smile.
*TRIGGERS* - Bullying, off page SA, off page child abuse, self harm, demonic possession/activity.
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