Thirteen Candels and One Promise

Thirteen Candles and One Promise By Peta-Gay GonzalesTurning thirteen should have been the happiest season of Kimmy's life. She excels in school, loves gymnastics, enjoys baking delicious treats, and wants nothing more than to make the people around her proud. But beneath her bright smile, Kimmy is carrying a secret burden-the pressure to be perfect.When disappointment, fear, and exhaustion begin to overwhelm her, God uses the love of family and the wisdom of her beloved Aunt Peta-Gay to remind her of a life-changing truth: His love is not something that must be earned.Through heartfelt conversations, quiet prayers, laughter-filled family moments, and lessons found in everyday life, Kimmy learns that her worth is not measured by grades, trophies, or achievements-but by who God says she is.Thirteen Candles and One Promise is a tender Christian coming-of-age story about faith, identity, family, and discovering the freedom that comes from resting in God's unconditional love.Perfect for girls ages 9-15, this inspiring story encourages young readers to release the pressure of perfection and embrace the beautiful truth that they are already deeply loved.Because before accomplishments, before expectations, and before success-God's love came first.