Helping the Hurting - Autumn 2002
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Reflections from a day in history...
It has been one year since the tragedies of 9-11 occurred. In a horrifying moment, thousands of lives were lost. In a moment, the power of evil was vividly displayed.

At the very same time, however, at Youth Challenge a picture of hope solidly emerged. As the towers came crashing down, former drug addicts joined hands in an intense circle of intercession, praying fervently for loved ones that had not yet been heard from, if they were dead or alive; students and staff together prayed for rescue workers, they prayed for the nation and the world. Some rescue workers became heroes that day, giving up their own lives helping others to safety. Christ once gave his life as a ransom for all. In the human chain of changed lives I saw praying that day exists the power of God to heal: These men were not the same. They were not only experiencing the healing of God in their own lives, they were now becoming a conduit of God’s message to others of the Christ who still sets the captives free.

Paul Echtenkamp
Director
Men's Induction Center