NO MATTER WHO!

It was an awesome outreach cookout and concert...for no matter who!

150+ people were fed at the cookout...120 stayed for the awesome "PAID" youth concert!

A friend of mine walked out before the concert and commented on how few cars were in the lot but there were so many people at the cookout. Then we turned to the back porch and saw all the bikes! No matter who...walker, bicycler, car driver...all gathered to share food and be reminded in music of God's love through Jesus who "PAID" for our sins and gives us new life...no matter who.

The next day, a homeless friend gave me the following poem he felt inspired to write.

He Love You!

It's amazing and incredible but it is as true as it can be,

God loves and understands us all and that means you and me.

His grace is all sufficient for both the young and the old,

For the lonely and the timid for the brash and the bold.

His love knows NO exceptions

No matter who or what you are, your name has been included.

And no matter what your past has been,

Trust God to understand.

And no matter what your problem is

Just place it in his hand.

For in all of our unloveliness this Great God loves us still,

He loved us since the world began and whats more, He always will!

No matter who you are or where you are His love is there for you..."PAID" in full.

Now you are to go and be in debt to show His love to others...no matter who!

Till the next cup of java on the backporch...

Tun-tun's two-wheeler

Tun-tun is 4 years old. He is wearing a smile soooo big because of his new two-wheeler.

He has no idea who it was that blessed him with his new ride. A 7 year old in another state has not met the boy who has his old bike.

Tun-tun is the recipient of another's unconditional love!

A 60 plus year old was blessed with his "new" 2 wheeler. He has been cruising the beach and the streets with a new found freedom. His bike was a throw away that was restored by another church member. He is a recipient of someone's unconditional love!

There is a lot of that going on from the backporch of this church. People are blessing others they don't even know or may never meet with clothing, food, utility assistance, a cup of coffee and respect. I am seeing more and more smiles as big as Tun-tun's because people are understanding the idea of giving to others the love Jesus has given to them...unconditional!

Who will you bring a "Tun-tun" smile to because of your gift of uncondtional love. It can be a kind word, a listening ear, a practical need or even a two-wheeler!

"My dear children, let's not just talk about love; let's practice real love."

(I John 3:18 Msg)

This love reaches all ages and comes from all kinds of people!

It never gets old watching a "Tun-tun" smile come across a person's face who has experienced the reality of Jesus' love.

Till the next cup of java from the backporch...