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We must not let adversity define us, with God all things are possible. God is good and life is difficult. The life of faith is lived between these two realities. Praise be to God!

We need your Help! We have seven young boys who want to change and had ask for a new start with a Mentor! At Forward Leap we train Mentors for this task. God always blesses those who bless others. Let's us show you how you can be a "Change Agent."

Many of the the young people who are in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility want their slate erased clean and to start all over again. I know that can seem im...possible, especially when you're dealing with a difficult situation or the repercussions of bad choices. However, even if circumstances appear insurmountable or irreversible, especially when you're dealing with charges of breaking the law, Jesus Christ can give them hope, and a fresh start. When the Lord said a person must be born again to see the kingdom of God, Nicodemus wondered how it was possible to go back in time for a second chance (John 3:3-4). But Jesus was talking about a new spiritual beginning, not a physical one (v. 6). As He explained later in that conversation, new birth comes through believing in Him for salvation (v. 16). While receiving Christ occurs in a single moment, living by faith involved in obedience to Him. Whether you're coming to Jesus for salvation or approaching Him once more for cleansing from sin, He is faithful to grant forgiveness and the chance to begin again (1 John 2:9). Starting over, however, doesn't erase your past. Circumstances may remain, but you have a brand-new nature because God's Spirit indwells you. He is able to take whatever is broken in your life, transform you to become increasingly like Jesus, and redeem your situation in accordance with His good purposes. God offers us His wisdom to make right choices and His power to obey. I pray that as you read your Bible, and pray daily will encourage you to walk confidently in the newness of life Christ provides. There are thousands of promises in the bible - countless assurances; which I call golden nuggets, that we can rely on with perfect confidence. God wants us to understand them so we won't miss out on blessings He wants to give us. Yes, hardships will arise, and when they do, we need a sure foundation on which to stand. Otherwise, our emotions could easily lead us astray through faulty thinking. God is faithful and unchanging, so we can trust in His promises, which enable us to rest confidently and act boldly. Knowing our slate will be erased clean.

As followers of Christ, we can't turn our heads anymore. Too many kids are growing up without Christ. One child not knowing about Gods's love, mercy and forgi...veness is one too many. But many of these young people in our community are growing up without any biblical knowledge - that's not just our community it's a national epidemic! Who's to blame? God's Word says: "How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? [Romans 10:14] Our Juvenile Justice Connection Chaplains not only go to Juvenile Hall two nights a week, we also walk the streets and parks seeking out the lost young people of our community. We connect with these youth, hand out the Gospel of John and invite them to our Youth Group. Young souls are hungry for spiritual nourishment that will make them strong to stand against sin and temptation. These young people are are starving for genuine self-worth, life-purpose and a relationship with their heavenly Father. They're open and receptive to the knkowledge that God's loves them and has good plans for them. Unless we reach out, lost youth of our community may never discover the Good News of God's love. An easy way to help us share your faith is to become a "Truth Partner." Contact me and I would be happy to meet for coffee or lunch. We can explain how this Ministry changes lives and how you can be a part of reaching these lost young people.

Merry Christmas from Forward Leap!