SHOCKED!
Now I wouldn't consider myself naive about teenagers, their choices, manners, etc. I haven't been a rebel by most standards, but I've been around youth enough--especially in the past two years--to understand what's going on. Still, the reality of many of these kids' lives is dumbfounding to me. So much of what 15-16 year olds were doing when I was that age, is now being done in the 11-12-13 range (relationships with their families, dating, parties, skipping school, etc).
But, I have to say their stories and sharing tonight shows why I like youth ministry so much. They aren't afraid to be transparent and to be real about life and God.
I appreciate that.
It also makes me never want to have kids--or kids that turn into teenagers!
Ok, now I sound like a grandma--or as some of the kids called them tonight "raisins." Oh dear.
Hope you are well--
HGJ
Now I wouldn't consider myself naive about teenagers, their choices, manners, etc. I haven't been a rebel by most standards, but I've been around youth enough--especially in the past two years--to understand what's going on. Still, the reality of many of these kids' lives is dumbfounding to me. So much of what 15-16 year olds were doing when I was that age, is now being done in the 11-12-13 range (relationships with their families, dating, parties, skipping school, etc).
But, I have to say their stories and sharing tonight shows why I like youth ministry so much. They aren't afraid to be transparent and to be real about life and God.
I appreciate that.
It also makes me never want to have kids--or kids that turn into teenagers!
Ok, now I sound like a grandma--or as some of the kids called them tonight "raisins." Oh dear.
Hope you are well--
HGJ
2 comments:
hgj..
that you use your talents given.. is a joy to witness...
i miss you!
suz
What happened!?!?
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