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As a teenager growing up in Nashville, TN over 20 years ago, some brave adults chose to give up their time, energy, money, pride, self-interests, comforts to hang out with a knucklehead like me and my buddies. Why did they do it? Was it because I had a lot in common with them? No. Was it because they didnt have adult friends their age? No. Or maybe they had all their “stuff” together? No no. Ahhhhh ☝🏼 they had nothing better to do with their time…nope! 

There was seemingly very little reward for investing in my life. No promise of a fruitful “return on investment”. They gave up many parts of their lives, but why???

They saw something I couldn’t see myself. The need to know and be known by Jesus. 

It wasn’t about me. It wasn’t about them. It was about the impact a man named Jesus made on their lives and they couldn’t help but give Him away to me. Their sacrifice was worth the cost. I have since been inspired to do the same, “cross the boundary of age and offer true friendship” to teenagers. @allidrinkwine and I are honored to continue the work through @younglife so many tirelessly gave to us. 

This holiday season I am asking you to consider supporting the work my wife and I both do through this mission. As my faithful leaders showed me over 20 years ago…It’s worth the cost, the sacrifice, our very lives. If you’re interested in helping us share this good news, click on the link in my bio. Grateful for you who’ve given so much! #givingtuesday
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