You learn a lot through the tough stuff. Having watched her mother, Laurie Vacha, deal with a taxing health problem, Jenna has experienced firsthand how to confront life's obstacles with a positive and upbeat spirit. She has learned from her mom's example. Both Jenna and Dustin encounter a few skirmishes in their own daily lives due to value differences between them and some of their peers. Their code of ethics is the Bible, and peer pressure often takes a toll.
Christians have a moral standard they have to live up to.
Desiring to be a role model, Dustin worries about living up to the expectations of others. People know if you've messed up. More often than not, though, his faith is a comfort to him. The book of Psalms soothes Jenna when times are hard, particularly when she is feeling set apart from the crowd. You learn from them.