At Roots, we highlight a student who shows the love of Jesus through their attitude, actions, or leadership. It’s our way of saying—we see you, and we’re proud!
Roots has helped me step out of my comfort zone to spread God’s word more boldly and has allowed me to grow deeper in my faith by being surrounded with others who love Jesus
—Dekan Yeomans
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Emma Kate
I have grown up in church from a young age, but not until the past few years has my walk grown into more than just goingthrough the motions. I got saved around the age of 10, and I’ve always been a Christian, but my walk was never deeply rooted. Even as my relationship with God has grown, I still struggle... but he shows me through these struggles why I should trust HIM more and just really give my all to him. I love spending my time in His word and even though I’ve been in Church all my life, I still feel like there’s so much more to learn about our Savior.
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Davin Frazier
Joshua 1:9 reminds us how we should always live our lives confident that God has everything under control. That we must also not waste time trying to take it into our own hands.
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Anslie Pierce
I love nature and the color green. They remind me of God’s creation, growth, and the peace that comes from slowing down and appreciating what He has made.
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Stevie Yoder
I used to think being a Christian meant just trying my best to be a good person. Now I realize how much more it is. God wants a relationship with me!
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Bella Brown
I love Roots! Last year was my first year of high school. I was asked to be a leader with Roots and was the only freshman, which really pushed me out of my little bubble, helping me build friendships with older students.
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Avery Smith
When I was 5 years old, I had to undergo heart surgery to repair two holes in my heart.
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Dekan Yeomans
Over the past couple of years, I have grown closer in my relationship with Jesus. There is such comfort in knowing that He is always with me—guiding, strengthening, and walking beside me in every moment.
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Ireland rivero
For a long time, I struggled with feelings of guilt over my past mistakes and found it difficult to forgive myself.
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Bella Hannah
I love simple things like vanilla milkshakes, trying different foods, and just enjoying a good meal.
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Bailee Spradley
I grew up going to church every Sunday and was blessed to learn about God from a young age. As I got older, especially during my parents’ divorce, we attended church less and less. About three years ago, I realized I wanted my faith to be more than just something I inherited from my parents.
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