This week I read the book Hurt: Inside the world of Today's Adolescents, by Chap Clark. I found this book very informative and helpful to me in my new ministry. I want to avoid making this a book review, but for those who care I give the book of 9 out of 10, its awesome!
His main thesis is that adolescents have been abandoned, which is what has causes adolescents to create the worlds they live in. To fight this we must show love and care to this valuable generation.
I think more than anything, the book motivated me. It helped me realize some of the mistakes I have made in my ministry thus far. I apologize to those who have victimized as a result of my mistakes.
The truth is, I care about teenagers, I really do. There is an awesome group of teenagers here in Valdosta. I get a great view to watch God transform them. And I care for them! I care for them and love them so much. I need to do whatever I can to show that I am there for them.
As Clark says, at that time in their life, more than ever, an individual needs to feel loved. This, however, isn't only true for teenagers. It is human nature! Adults are the same way. Little children also have similar feelings. When it all meshes together, the fact is that God created all the wonderful people of this earth. May we, as God's people, cling to Jesus while we grow, struggle, win, and pay taxes.
2 Corinthians 3:18
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