Jess P. Shatkin - Born to Be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

"To be normal during the adolescent period is by itself abnormal."
~ Anna Freud

I would that there were no age
between ten and three-and-twenty,
or that youth would sleep out the rest;
for there is nothing in the between
but getting wenches with child,
wronging the ancientry,
stealing, fighting.
~ Shakespeare, The Winter's Tale

Thou know'st the o'er-eager vehemence of youth.
How quick in temper, and in judgement weak.
~ Homer, The Iliad

Misc Quotes

“Forgiveness is not an emotion. Forgiveness is act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.” ~ Corrie Ten Boom

"Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time" ~ Oswald Chambers

"Discernment is God's call to intercession, never to fault-finding." ~ Corrie Ten Boom

2019-2020 Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary, "Job's Friends' Perspectives" (Sept 22, 2019):

We can learn from their mistakes and consider doing five things that would have benefited Job's friends in their efforts to comfort him.

1. Do not rashly judge grieving people by things they might say.
2. Listen carefully to what people in pain have to say to understand their perspective and feelings.
3. Recognize that just being present with grieving people may be the best service you can offer.
4. Refrain from offering advice or explanations for the purpose or cause of their troubles or pain.
5. Pray for them often and be available if they need you.