A Time for Hope

Sunday was confirmation day at one of the churches I co-pastor.

Six young people stood before the congregation to denounce Satan, recite scripture, profess faith in Jesus Christ and join the church. As I looked at the teens standing in front of the church, I couldn’t help but reflect on the world they’ll be entering after high school.

Similar thoughts were in my mind as I spoke to Leyton students at the Gurley Lions Club annual Junior/Senior banquet.

The Lions invite students from the local high school to a catered dinner each year, and the event usually features a guest speaker who is usually...