There is an interesting proverb that aptly fits many students in our ministry; I would almost say it could be their theme verse. Proverbs 24.1 “Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them.”
A Battle Within: Proverbs 24:1

There is an interesting proverb that aptly fits many students in our ministry; I would almost say it could be their theme verse. Proverbs 24.1 “Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them.”
Coming to grips with our radical need before God puts all of the struggles our teenagers have (and our struggles, for that matter) in proper perspective.
When I first got into youth ministry, I had a larger than life mentor, “Big Don,” who routinely dropped nuggets of wisdom on me. Big Don stood at 6’8 and rolled 290 pounds. He also happened to live…
I stood in front of a group of students last week during an outdoor Bible study gathering. Something came out of my mouth that was not in the script: “2020 has been the worst year for our nation…