How important is Family in creating the right context for moral purity?
My family has had a major influence in my life. I am the oldest of seven kids, and we have a remarkably close family. In my teen years, I felt like I could talk to my family about anything. My parents were open and honest with us. A lot of young people don’t have that kind of connection with their parents, or their parents aren’t Christians or one parent is out of the picture. In that situation, I really encourage mentoring. I encourage young people to find an older person of the same sex within their church, whom they can go to and with whom they can share their struggles and ask for wisdom. Grandparents also can be a real encouragement in a young person’s life. Q: Isn’t a heart for God the essence of holiness? A: Some of the teens I know are seeking God and having a devotional life. It might be a little up and down, but I am seeing young people seeking God. For me, too, it is a challenge. We all live such busy lives. Our schedules are crazy, and we have a lot of expectations from peo
