"Susanne Parker?" he inquired.

She nodded.

"I need to speak with you," he said, motioning her aside.

What's going on? Susanne wondered. Have I done something wrong?

"I've been asked to investigate the accident you had earlier on the ship," the guard explained. "I need you to show me exactly where it happened."

"Oh, I'm fine. No need to make a big deal about it. I just slipped and went to the infirmary for Band-Aids and ointment. That's all."

"Yes, but we must verify information about any accidents on the ship. We need your cooperation."

An hour later, after obliging the conscientious officer, Susanne rushed to finish dressing for dinner when the phone rang.

"Hello?"

It was the infirmary nurse checking on her. Though Susanne assured her everything was fine, two more calls came the next day. One nurse even offered a complimentary tetanus shot.

"Some souvenir," Susanne remarked after hanging up. She could hardly believe a small scrape and a little blood caused such a fuss. Yet she was glad the cruise officials cared enough to investigate. Someone else could be hurt far worse on those same wet steps.

Funny that such a slight slip-up seemed to merit so much attention. Yet God knows and cares when even a sparrow falls to the ground. How much more He knows and cares for us. Susanne's accident provided one of many precious reminders of God's purposes, protection and power on the Brio Mother/Daughter cruise.

Other reminders came from worship leader Jaime Jamgochian, who sported a "Modest is Hottest" T-shirt to remind girls how important it is to glorify God with their bodies. When asked what advice she would offer to teen girls, Jaime replied: "Honesty before the Lord is what's important. We need to be honest in our relationships with our moms and with our peers. I'm learning that being real with ourselves, real with God and real with one another brings true freedom in Christ."

But true freedom doesn't mean exemption from pain or difficulty. Laura Husband, whose dad was killed in the Columbia space shuttle disaster, testified to that. Although she and her mom admitted their devastating experience thrust them into a limelight they never asked for nor wanted, both agreed they had drawn closer to God and to each other as a result. Laura claims with confidence that God has fulfilled His promise to be a father to the fatherless. In spite of the intense pain of her loss, Laura has peace and precious memories. Her faith encourages other teens whose fathers are either unable or unavailable to give them love and security.

Natalie Grant, another featured guest on the cruise, talked about the difference God has made in her life. Through her organization, The Home Foundation, she offers hope to victims of child prostitution. Natalie believes that "the greatest way to feel alive is to give your life away." Intertwined with her beautiful music, she gave this message: "When you're obedient in the small things, God will do unbelievably big things." Her own victory over a longstanding battle with bulimia attests to God's power in her personal life as well. Natalie prefaced her song "The Real Me" by asking the soul-searching question: "Why are we afraid to be broken? After all, God uses our brokenness and our imperfections to show His glory and His strength. It's not about us," she asserted. "It's about Him."

Susie Shellenberger echoed these messages about God's glory and strength in her talk about the boldness of Peter and John. These disciples had no special training; they were just ordinary men whose human weaknesses were transformed because they had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13).

"Enroll in the Jesus School of Life," Susie said. "The tuition price is high. It will cost you everything: Your dreams, hopes, rights, desires and relationships. But once you enroll, you begin the process of becoming one with Christ. We don't have to remain slaves to sin. That's what holiness is all about! God isn't into sin management. He desires to sanctify us wholly so we may be holy as He is holy."

Holiness is a challenge no matter where you live, but especially in Hollywood, according to Lisa Foiles. Teenage star of Nickelodeon's "All That" and talented in many artistic areas, Lisa finds her commitment to Christ means turning down roles that might help her climb the ladder of success more quickly. Her stance is lonely at times, yet she's determined not to compromise the values that set her apart from other aspiring actors. She knows God has gifted her to glorify Him and expects her to take a stand for Christ, even when the world wants to pull her the other direction."

While Lisa and other cruise celebrities are taking their stands, many ordinary girls such as Susanne are realizing God notices when they stand for Him, too. Even more reassuring is the fact that He notices when they fall—and He's right there to say, "I need to speak with you. I want to make sure you're OK."

In fact, the entire Brio cruise weekend was geared toward making sure we're OK - with our moms, with our bodies, with our relationships and with our Savior. What a fun way to draw closer to each other and understand ourselves better—on the ship, on the shore, underwater and more!

Read more about moms and daughters "Getting Closer" on the cruise.