There is a chorus I used to sing as a youth that goes something like "more to be desired than of gold, yeah, of much fine gold.... Sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb". It is based a on a Bible verse from Psalms or Proverbs I think.
So what role should money play in our lives? It is a difficult question. The society in the USA continually pushes us to make more money and to acquire more stuff. You are what you own. That is completely different from what the Bible says! We are who we are in the name of God! We are his children regardless of how much we own or how much money we make.
It is easy to say. It is not so easy to live, especially when you don't have enough money to do the basic things in life (or what we see as basic things). We also have a tendency in church to elevate the big givers. That is not good either. Recognizing each person for their contributions is what God wants us to do, regardless of the size or type of contribution!
Lord, I want to fill my life with you and your good works, not with "stuff".
Special Edition -- Columbus Pride Holiday
Here is a great picture of high atop Plaza 3 in the Nationwide group of buildings in downtown Columbus. Nationwide recognized the Pride Holiday by posting rainbow lights on top Plaza 3. They usually light them up in pink for Breast Cancer awareness, etc, but have never lit them up for Pride before. Woohoooo!
The Pride Festival starts tonight. I will be working the Bears booth for a few hours, then meet some friends at a party. Should be a good day regardless of the weather!
Hang in there, my friends! I will be upbeat and steady. That is what I do...
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