Perhaps you've had an idealistic vision of mentoring that included a young girl spending several hours each week in your home, following you as went about your day. You would talk about scripture and live it out, while simultaneously showing her the fine art of sewing, canning, baking, and child-rearing. You would speak of the woman at the well as you folded sheets just so. You would share the story of Abraham's faith in sacrificing Isaac as you pulled a fresh loaf of bread out of the oven. She would hang on your every word and help with your passel of kids. She'd bring you flowers picked from … [Read more...]