By Grace I Stand — Melanie Wilber

Amber is excited her cousin is moving to Sandy, among other good things in her life. She feels content to let the next chapter of her life unfold and see where God leads her--until a feeling of discontentment begins to take over her heart. Feeling dissatisfied with herself and facing a decision she's not entirely sure she makes the right choice about, Amber begins falling into a downward spiral of confusion, hopelessness, and despair that causes her to make drastic decisions about her life and her relationship with Seth. Feeling lost and alone, Amber must turn to the truth about God's love and grace, and when she finds it, her heart is radically transformed. But are the mistakes she made along the way too great to overcome? **By Grace I stand is the ninth book in the Seeking Heart Teen series, recommended for ages thirteen and up.