Comments on: A Tale Of Two Teens

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:53:28 +0000

We recently read about St. Augustine about a week ago for school and it is such a powerful testimony. It really is an encouraging reminder to never give up on our unsaved loved ones. Thanks for posting this, I’ve found your blog for the first time tonight and have been greatly encouraged and inspired by it. God bless!

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:30:29 +0000

Hey Terrance,

I hope the Lord saves your parents soon. Keep praying for them. No one is outside the Lord’s power to save. I’m grateful the Lord would use this to encourage you.

By: Terrance

Terrance — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:59:27 +0000

My brother and I have been praying for our parents ever since we were saved back in 2003. This was very encouraging. I have known the story of St. Augustine for a long time and tried to read through the Confession (but never finished) a couple times. But it was encouraging to read it again with a fresh perspective. thanks for the entry!

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:03:44 +0000

Tom,

I’m so glad you were encouraged. I believe that one of the reasons God saves us is that we might intercede for our families and friends. And you are so right, God can save anyone, even those close to us who seem so closed. Thanks for commenting.

Thanks Emily!

Keep hoping and praying!

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:00:12 +0000

Elaine,

I can’t think of anything more challenging and tempting to discouragement than waiting for and trusting God to save our children. But I believe it’s his will to do so, so that encourages me to continue to pray. I’m grateful you were encouraged.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:54:59 +0000

I love those 2 stories. Thank you for the hope…

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:08:30 +0000

Should have read, “…AND many friends….”

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:07:50 +0000

Wow!
Thank you sooo much for this! My older brother and younger sister are both not Christian, any many friends I grew up with (in church) have turned away from Jesus.

I constantly need to remind myself that God is strong to save, and is powerful enough to save anyone, even those closest to me! Thank you for this encouragement!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:27:14 +0000

As a mom who has two unsaved children (ages 22 and 20), I sometimes get discouraged. Thank you so much for this wonderful reminder.

By: Mark Altrogge

Mark Altrogge — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:17:57 +0000

Your welcome, Wendy.

Keep praying for them. They’re not too hard for Jesus to save.