Age or experience are not always the definers of being an excellent mentor

Faith is to believe what you do not see;
the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. St. Augustine

My pastor father moved us to South Portland, Maine, the month before I turned twelve. I was excited to make new friends, graduate from children’s church, and move into the youth group.

My first friend was an odd girl named Stephanie. She was mature for her age, had a quirky sense of humor, loved Jesus with all her heart, and was an excellent student of the Word and at school. She was ...