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.
Whether they realize it or not, the teenagers we love are aching for Jesus and his consoling presence.
For a generation categorized by loneliness, I believe there is great value in discipling students through the building of deep relationships.
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.
Our best chance comes from teaching Scripture effectively, so students grasp biblical truth before applying it to an anxiety-creating topic.
Somehow in the minutia of these repeated tasks—managing rosters, texting students, and preparing devotionals—God is at work.
There are as many ways to worship Jesus in John’s letters as there are facets of a diamond.
If you have a white-knuckled grip on your ministry like I did, you’re safe in Jesus’ kingdom of grace to admit it.