Young Life

Recently, I got the opportunity to work with Young Life. I was a volunteer leader. The young men and women that I got to meet were amazing. Their sense of humor was sidesplitting. The love Christ showed them was crazy/muy muy loco.

I love Young Life's style of ministry, their mission in reaching the unreached (and otherwise unreachable) youth, and the love they so wisely show. At camp I found that Young Life does not make an issue of secular songs or the way the kids dress. Other than doing their best to prevent detrimental or distracting behavior the staff at Young Life focused on winning the right to be heard (through love) and introducing the teens to the Gospel of Christ. As a staff member, I grew more laid back towards music and jokes. Not to the point where I became inauthentic or compromised but to the point where I could relate with the young men and women I met. Again, I was amazed. Some teens accepted Christ. Some showed more of what it meant to be a Christian. It was a blessing every time a youth chose love over hate, service or self-concern, and courage over pride and fear. God intervened several times to keep the peace, show some love, or break a heart-callus.

I spent one week as a volunteer leader in it, God proved Himself to be truly incredible. I am grateful.


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