From YOUthwork, page 140 . . . The volleyball coach from our large high school said it well when speaking to a group of charged-up parents. “Don’t talk to me after a game about how much time your daughter got to play. Give yourself twenty-four hours and then call me.” Emotions are a strange deal. […]
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Watch for strength
Some kids ask questions that spike your blood pressure. They’re not safe. They want to know what’s behind the curtain. Keep your eye on those students. Pray for them and get to know them. Discover the special gifting that makes them tick. Why? You could be looking at untamed strength. Raw leadership. Here’s a good […]
Fathering
Early this week we met with a student from another church. The longer we talked the more amazed we were. Mature, a clear thinker, reading substantive books, forming opinions about how life works, and making plans for the future. Throughout the conversation, two words kept popping up. “My Dad.” Over and over. It’s impossible to […]
Take heart — God is at work
We all have students who seem “the least likely to . . .” You start a group and they come twice in eight weeks. You call them, text them, Facebook them, drop by their school. Nothing. Maybe an occasional connection, but mostly you pray. Don’t stop praying. Or pursuing. We know a youthworker with just […]
How to decide where you fit
You have a problem. You love students and are drawn to the drama of their lives. You yearn for them to walk with Jesus earlier than you did. But you question if your passion lines up with your gifts. You see others who seem so natural at it — a “naturalness” you don’t feel. Your […]
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