From broken to tender...

A young man (Henry) that we've been reaching out to since our first Teen Program almost seven years ago, is now old enough to come to the adult Lunch Outreach on Wednesdays. He was 13 years old when he first came into our lives. I remember taking him to church periodically and remember thinking, "Is this really making a difference?" I remember when I lived in John DeShields, his younger brother showed up at my door for help because Henry beat him up. The younger brother was having violent thoughts towards his brother and knew it was wrong and wanted prayer. Sometimes, continually sowing seed into the life of a young person, can be gut wrenching work, but it's destined to pay off! Now, Henry shows up every week for the Lunch Outreach, he helps us set up and tear down and is showing emotions and tenderness that we have NEVER seen before now. It's amazing what God's LOVE and consistency can do!