The news media continues to record the weakness of the American economy and the lack of values of men and women who fall to the god of wealth and corruption. We are seeing the practical application of the Bible verse “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.”  Yet it is in this environment that we find ourselves thinking and sometimes concerned about the future. Will I have enough to carry me through these “golden” years? What about the future of my kids and grandkids?  What will happen to those faith-based ministries that depend on donated income (my focus)? These are trying times and certainly none of us escapes the questions that invariably come at such a time as this.

As I pondered these thoughts I couldn’t help but be reminded of the roads of this world where I have traveled and watched people who don’t know about stock markets or country economy. What they do know about is today. What is happening today? How will I meet the needs of my family today?

Someone has concluded that America is an enormous frosted cupcake in the middle of starving people. This conclusion doesn’t change inspite of the adverse economy that we find ourselves in today. We are still a blessed country.  May we continue to take Christ’s admonition to heart when He said, “Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.” In the midst of a financial challenge or financial blessing we need to make sure that we make wise investments. Could it be that the best investment is a pass through to those in need?