For 37 years, parents of hundreds and hundreds of girls have given up on trying to rear their rebellious teenagers, and have appealed to Dr. Ron Williams and Hephzibah House to bring about "behavior modification" in their daughters.
Isn't it safe to assume that initially most of the girls did not want to be at Hephzibah House, most did not want to cooperate with the program, and most were determined that Hephzibah House would not turn them away from lives of self-destructive and antisocial behavior? Should anyone be surprised if Hephzibah House has not been successful in the eyes of every girl they have tried to help?
No one, including Dr. Williams, would say they have been perfect. No doubt he has grieved over those who were released to their parents without the hoped-for changes. Perhaps he has felt that he failed with these, even as he has rejoiced and thanked God for successes in others.
But if it weren't for the fact that Dr. Williams and the Hephzibah staff have poured their love into these girls with great wisdom, wouldn't you think that there would have been a steady stream of parents protesting for almost 37 years?
Parents, especially those of you who have had problems with your teenagers, surely you can visualize some of the problems that Dr. Williams and his staff have encountered though the years as they have poured their lives into the lives of these precious girls. Even if you have had only a glimpse of the difficulties some other parents have had with their rebellious teenagers, thank God for the ministry of Dr. Williams and Hephzibah House. And pray for them.
I believe that we are fortunate to have the ministry of Hephzibah House in our community. If you appreciate this ministry, why not e-mail or call Dr. Williams and express your appreciation for his 37 years of ministry to parents and troubled teenage girls?
