“Teenagers are my favorites.” It’s one of my more recent catch-phrases, and it often takes people by surprise. But it’s true. I love working with teenagers. I love being around them in the office, at church, and in the community. Mind you, I’m not that far removed from being a teenager, and am only in my 20s, but there is something about them that captures my heart, that raises up something fierce in me to protect them, that brings a smile of joyful expectation to my face. Don’t get me wrong – I know that teenagers can be moody, overly sensitive, and a bit defiant as they struggle to figure out who they are. But I love their honesty. I love how aware they are of other people and their motives, how they see sift through the pretense to discover what a person really feels towards them and thinks. I love to see their personalities and passions begin to unfold, directing them toward the future God has designed for them. I love to see the dreams of God birthed in t
Pressing in, not turning back, growing in faith, not growing slack, ... daring to be restless with anything less than God's best.