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parting shot life The Final 5 (things ec wants you to remember): 1 You can’t do it all alone. You were never supposed to. At His very core, God is all about community. He’s Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And that’s exactly why He never meant for you to live your faith in a vacuum . See pages 26, 30, and 48. 2 Truth that will never go out of style: modesty is about more than just clothes .  Modesty is about more than what you do or don’t wear—and it’s not just an issue for girls. Modesty is about living your life in such a way that it brings glory to God. It’s shouldn’t be a fad. 4 3 Your country needs you! You may think you can’t do much to help our country and our leaders, but you can. Just pray for them. Check out page 18 for ideas about what to say. Summer shouldn’t be boring. Celebrate each day! Each day is a gift from God. Strive to see them as such. Take some time to enjoy the ways God has blessed you. See pages 16 and 45. 64  |  jul 2009  ec  magazine 5 Faith isn’t about understanding everything. It’s about trusting. God doesn’t think exactly like you do, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t wrap your brain around every facet of His character. But He is good; He is love; and He has made a way for you. See pages 40 and 60 to see what we mean.