On Friday, several of the youth in our church went to downtown Phoenix and served six hundred BBQ'd hot dogs to the homeless. They also gave a huge amount of clothes that had been donated. It was awesome in so many ways.

I love seeing the purpose on our students' faces as they set up and served. Their smiles, also, are priceless! They put their faith and love for Christ into action; they back up what James 1:25 says - "The person who continues to study God’s perfect teachings that make people free and who remains committed to them will be blessed. People like that don’t merely listen and forget; they actually do what His teachings say."

Several parents helped alongside our teens. I love it when the age groups come together to get a task done. I guess, for me, it makes it feel like a church and not just a single age group...it's about unity! From sorting clothes, to setting up the grill and serving the meal, everyone worked together.

My husband, Jim, brought his little pocket trumpet and played tunes while people waited in line to get their food. A huge highlight for me was seeing this guy's face light up (the one on the left in the picture) when Jim played "Amazing Grace." Immediately after, he requested that Jim play "Jesus, Lover of My Soul". I know that to stand in this line and wait for food must be difficult, but no matter how bad the circumstance is, Jesus can still make a face shine with joy.

We go because we love Jesus. He has done so much for us that our response is to go and do the same. I am beyond thrilled to see our youth rising up to show the world who Jesus is, both in their actions and in their words.

The length of our lives is just a drop in the bucket compared to how long our life in eternity is. Make it worthwhile!