9 Weeks and Counting

The Salvation Army Delta Force has been active in Operation CharMinUltra for 9 weeks now. That's an incredible thought. It's a fairly simple mission. Talk to God's people (aka God's creation, not just the people that claim to love him). If they don't want to talk, give them some hot chocolate or lemonade and see if that loosens their tongue.

To answer your first question, I'm getting ready to release a little more information so you can gain a little insight on this Delta Force concept.

We hear a lot of the same thing. People need food, a place to stay, a blanket, some prayer, a ride. We're definitely learning a lot about our community and how we can best meet their needs.

I got to talk at length tonight with a homeless brother named Ken. He's sixty. He's a brick-layer, fallen on hard times. We talked a lot of how embarassing he feels his situation is, but also a lot about how he knows God is still looking out for him. That's amazing to me. I have a roof over my head. It's easy for me to know that God has got my back. Pray for him. Pray that God will continue to lead him and protect him.

If I were in God's position, I would really have a soft-spot for those people that have so little in the world and still worship so very obviously.

Tilden also engaged Isaiah and Robert in conversation: two young guys that were a RIOT to talk to, but really gave some insight into some of the racial difference and even tensions that still exist in this region. Pray for these guys too. We're hoping that they'll come back and see us next week - Tilden wants to bring some of their concerns to the city leadership on their behalf.

Another couple cambros of Hot Chocolate and Lemonade. Lots more prayer needed. God still moving.

'Til next time. Grace.