Lori Jane Hensley

I’ve watched our culture shift and the influence of Christianity decline.  In his book, Battle Cry for a Generation, Ron Luce, of Teen Mania, published these sobering statistics: The Builder Generation (1910 – 1945) 65% claimed to be born again Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964) 35% claim to be born again Gen Xers (or Buster Generation) (1965 – 1980) 16% claim to be born again The Millennials (1981-2001) 4% claim to be born again Do you see the trend? 

When given the opportunity,the kids engaged in worship and had a genuine encounter with God. Later, when I asked the kids what they experienced, most of them said they felt “peace” or had a sense of comfort.

Have you ever noticed how the company we keep can shape who we become? On our farm, a funny little duck taught me this lesson in a way I’ll never forget. In “The Duck Who Thought She Was a Chicken: Choosing Wise Friends,” I share how one duck’s story reveals the surprising power of friendship—and why choosing the right companions can help us (and our children) grow into who we’re truly meant to be.