G.R.A.C.E. MINISTRY

When you think of the Catholic Church, what comes to mind? The Vatican, the Pope, Nuns, Priests, Rome? It dawned on me not so very long ago, that when people say they are a Christian, the meaning could be almost anything, and have nothing to do with Christ.   The reason I bring this point up is, my hearts desire is to see the Body of Christ united, strong, and economically empowered, and ministry's funded, mission work done and the Gospel of Jesus Christ preached to all the ends of the earth.       I know, but they are soooo cute!!! Have you ever seen shoe salesmen begging for you to come in and by the latest pair of Prada shoes? Of course not!   How about that $750.00 Coach bag, (at the outlet stores)? Men, just why do you have to have those $916.00 rims? Does it really make the car drive better?   How much for those Stacy Adams shoes, yes, men love to shop for the best too! If not Stacy Adams, what about Tommy Hilfiger? The point I want to make...

There are many songs written about money.  In the 70's the R&B group The O'Jays had a popular song that said, "for the love of money, people can't even walk the streets, because they'll never know who in the world they're gonna meet ..."   In the 80's Donna Summers told us "she works hard the money"   Why?  What is it we hope to do with all this money we're working for?  Is it to buy a bigger house, car, clothes, take better vacations?  Do we really find happiness and joy with each dollar we earn, or that comes into our possession?   I say a loud resounding NO!  It's not so, it's nothing like the media wants us to believe.  Just look at the lastest issue of any gossip magazine, or entertainment show.  Rehab facilities are full of wealthly, but very disfunctional people.  Money didn't bring them the peace and happiness they'd hoped it would, in spite of all the evidence to the contrary. What does the ...