Young men need a positive influence, especially when they don't have a strong male figure in their lives. They can be influenced by a great, godly man in the church, which gives men a great mission in the church to influence these kids.
Faith doesn't make sense. It makes miracles.
Brokenness is often the road to breakthrough. Be encouraged.
It's easier to shape a child than to repair an adult.
Insisting on living in your past will kill your future. Let it go.
When the governing representatives of the people legalize the shedding of innocent blood (as a for-profit business, nonetheless) then they have placed themselves, and those they represent, in the direct line of God's judgment.