I work a lot with teens here as part of my job.  I am honored to serve them and generally have a great time with these kids.  Last week I was hosting an event in my home and as I was cleaning up, one of the young men in our sponsor program wandered into my kitchen and started to help me wash the dishes.  I love this kid.  I love to watch him worship God on Sunday mornings.  He inspires me, really.  As I was sharing this with him he began to share his testimony with me.  He shared with me that previous to becoming a Christian he had killed his girl friend.  Wow.  That hit me very hard.  Of course our thoughts normally should go directly to the family of the victim, but my thoughts were on him.  At such a young age and now serving God, having the knowledge of what he did and not being able to fix it must weigh so heavily on his heart.  I found myself encouraging him.  Sharing with him how God used Paul (who killed thousands) for such mighty things.  I do believe that in the same way, God is going to use this young man in mighty ways.  I wonder how others may react to him if they knew the reality of his past.  I just think that this is why I am here.  I am not here to judge, but to encourage.  I work with all kinds of people every day.  I don't know their pasts.  I am sure some have committed even worse acts.  I do know this, I am honored that God has chosen me.  I am honored to have these kids fellowship with me in my home.  I am honored to serve them.