Caring for Teenagers in the Midst of War in Ukraine
Apart from the biblical narrative, we would often lose heart–but those who know and worship King Jesus have a hope that is not of this world.
Apart from the biblical narrative, we would often lose heart–but those who know and worship King Jesus have a hope that is not of this world.
Young people weren’t in the minor leagues waiting to be called up, but serving right alongside Jesus in all the messiness of their adolescent development.
Parents need not fear the culture; rather, we need to familiarize ourselves with false narratives and lead our children to the truth in Scripture.
Whether they realize it or not, the teenagers we love are aching for Jesus and his consoling presence.
My calling as a post-pandemic mother and professor are to lament what has been lost, celebrate what has been gained, and to bless the name of the Lord with my children and students
For a generation categorized by loneliness, I believe there is great value in discipling students through the building of deep relationships.
Be comforted in knowing that your job is not to “fix” the loneliness, but to usher children toward their Savior, the ultimate healer.
A loving community of believers can hold different perspectives as long as we are in agreement about the gospel and the authority of God’s Word.
Having some background knowledge of typical teenage development helps us grow in compassion as we engage them.