There is Purpose in the Pigslop

It is a scary thing to be a parent and one day discover that your little baby has grown up is no longer communicating with you and being defiant. Then one night, what was once your baby is now your troubled teenager. Hours have gone by and she has not come home. Your mind is racing with every terrible thing that could have possibly happened. You find yourself out of control and the days and nights become a tormenting eternity. It is at this point that a parent comes to the realization that she has lost control and in need of outside help.

For this and many other reasons parents seek out treatment centers. And for those who hold Christian values dear to them, they seek out Christian treatment.

Hope4Teens is a resource placement agency that has compiled a network of Christian ministries who are committed to biblical family values. They work seamlessly by complimenting one another with services that make for a holistic solution.

It is critical to obtain understanding in order to cope with this crisis and succeed in reaching the heart of a child. The Word of God gives us tremendous insight with a popular parable that has timeless truths. This is the story of the "Prodigal Son."

The story is about a son that had an unfulfilled desire in his heart to experience the things of the world. No Christian parent wants their child out in the dangerous world of partying, alcohol, drugs, sex and predatorial relationships.

But on the other hand the prodigal experienc can be one of the most powerful life experiences one can ever go through.

It is important to allow your child to go through their pig slop experience. When a parent gives up control to God through a runaway situation and does not enable their child by giving them money or allowing them to come home, it allows them to hit a brick wall and reach the end of their rope. When they hit the bottom of the barell, coming back to the program is the only option. Only now they do it out of willingness. God blesses those that honor their parents and curses those who hold them in contempt therefore, their experience on the street will not be a good one. God has to break the vessel to build it up again.

Mark 9:43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched.

Hope4Teens Runaway Policy:

• In the rare case that a child will runway this continues to be part of the rehabilitation process
• We will file a missing persons report upon the agreement of the parents
• We will continue to hold a bed for the duration of the program
• We commit our time to actively work with all professionals involved and keep open communication with the parent and child

Resources:

• Purpose in the Pig Slop Sermon
• Tina Torres testimony