Memory and memories.

Songs and poems are written about memories and remembering. Regrets, fears, hopes, joys and pains. Making memories and trying to forget.

Memories fill our minds, our souls, and are tied to places and pictures, scars, landmarks, and cherished possessions. They can heal and hurt, punish and encourage, teach through being shared, and bring great sorrow when they are lost.

Here are ten stories of memories and how they were preserved, from the minds and hearts of students and members of ACFW Ohio. We invite you to read and savor, think and feel, and celebrate the emerging talent of the next generation of writers.

All proceeds from the sale of this anthology go to the scholarship fund of ACFW Ohio, to encourage young writers from Christian schools and homeschools in Ohio. To learn more about ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers, visit ACFW.com

ACFW's mission is to help you tell your stories by inspiring you to partner with God in the creative process, learn the craft, and find your audience.

Contributors:

Malaya Alexander: Cornerstone Christian Academy, 2nd Place

Elim Bekele: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Honorable Mention

Theodora Ann Curtis: ACFW Ohio Member

Chanel Fuqua: Cornerstone Christian Academy, 3rd Place

Reagan Heidebrink: Toledo Christian Schools, Honorable Mention

Syaoran Johnson: Homeschooled, Honorable Mention

Kanitha Mannar: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Honorable Mention

Sydney Schmied: ACFW Ohio Member

Naomi Sims: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Honorable Mention

Aaron Wise: Monclova Christian Academy, 1st Place