From the desk of Pastor David,

What goes around comes around. “Things are Tough All Over” was the title of a 1982 Cheech and Chong movie made during the high inflationary period of those days. And here we are again. The demand for affordable housing far exceeds the supply. The world of work is changing rapidly, and no one knows which jobs will survive. Prices are up significantly for many goods and services. Let me share a personal story to that end. My 20-year-old car with 150,000 miles finally cried “no mas” and tapped the mat. I am now of the age in which many new cars for sale today are selling for more than I paid for my first house many years ago. To paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, used cars are no bargain either. Many of the better-named brands less than 5 years old, but still with 100,000 miles on them, are selling for not much less than their newer models! Through God’s providence, I found the deal of a lifetime in a 10-year-old car with 90,000 miles and a manual transmission for a very reasonable price. Value truly does lie in the eye of the beholder.
         
  But even I as a pastor catch myself occasionally fantasizing about cruising down the street in my brand new, fully-paid-for Tesla with leather seats and all the razzle dazzle technology. It’s an easy trap to fall into, living in a land of plenty and prosperity. But don’t worry. This letter is not an appeal for you to give more money to the church. We’ve certainly done enough of that this year and your faithful support continuously inspires me. This letter is more a warning not to be enchanted by the allure of materialism, especially as we enter the frenzied period of “Holiday Sales.”. As the divide between the “haves” and the “have-nots” grows, it is easy to look at the shiny, sparkly things the world tempts us with. If we work harder to chase the glitter, then we take our eyes off the real prize.
       
    “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)

Blessings to you.
Pastor David

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