I have less than 30min of being 40 years old. It’s official folks! But this is where it is awesome. My birthday party was hosted by my wife, my kids, and some of our youth group members.

This is why I love outreach. We invest in these kids every week, and its moments like this when you can see the seeds have taken roots!

Seriously take a few moments to change the legacy in a teenager’s life. You do this by investing time. Being there. Listening. Offer friendship and then advice. It doesn’t happen over night. It doesn’t take a specialist, but it does take an investment in mentorship and prayer (plus Advil at times!).

My goal is to have Christmas, White elephant gift exchanges, and birthday parties for the next 40years with future youth group members! I can’t imagine doing anything else.