It appears that the fortune of a very wealthy golfer is threatened by any number of external variables, both public and private. You can decide for yourself what you believe the variables to be. No, I do not speak of the sponsors who are dropping him one by one.
We sometimes use the word fortune to describe wealth or material accumulation. The truth of the matter is that each of us has inherited a God-given fortune that should be treasured: life and family. It is my opinion that family is the most vital source of wealth and fortune one could ever realize in this life. It is an extension of God Himself. God created human fortune on the sixth day of creation week when He created family. Family may not only be considered a fortune (by some) but it is a treasure. This is much more than the wealthy golfer can ever earn after 18 holes.
There is too much at risk when a man allows a temporary thrill or fling to threaten the fortune that he certified with an oath at the altar. This may very well be the beginning of many lives heading toward a dysfunctional future. The wife and children in the family are an essential part of the wealth and happiness to one another and to society. It is always disastrous to gamble with a life. Life is too precious, it is not ours to give, to take or to destroy.
I am personally thankful to be fortunate enough to be born into wealth. Please don't misunderstand, I am part of a very humble family with hardly any material wealth. We are still fortunate to be part of a strong family foundation.
You too are wealthy. Please be sure that you do not squander this treasure. I intend to expand upon this blessing of fortune of which you are also recipients. Let's talk again soon.
God bless you,
Pastor Jones
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
New Year, New Life!
Individuals across America just came out of a festive holiday season of revelry, celebrations, and merriment. Visits from old friends, resolutions for a better new year, and overall goodwill prevailed. Key among all of the activities was feasting: lots of good food and drink were consumed.
As usual, many individuals overindulged and paid the price for their liberties at the table with added (and unwelcome!) holiday pounds, discomfort, regrets, and the nagging hangovers. All of this is typical of the festive holiday season. But what about you: have you overindulged? Are you in need of a diet to shed the extra poundage? Do you regret the extra helpings of delicacies, as alluring as they may have been? Do you suffer from a hangover?
I want to encourage us all to see the holiday season and its typical rituals as a metaphor for life. We live cyclically where we experience a period of normalcy, then we indulge, regret, and make a declaration of change, only to fail and repeat the cycle over and over again. And again.
With Jesus Christ in our lives, we can prevent the endless cycle of ups and downs that we abuse ourselves with once and for all. The Bible has a wonderful counsel that says that Jesus came to give us a better life, and that is very sound counsel. It's certainly good news to know that we can exchange the roller coaster lifestyle for the rock-solid stability of being with Jesus Christ.
If you haven't made that commitment yet, why not do it today? There really isn't much that you would lose, except the uncertainties of life... Becoming a Christian doesn't relegate you to a life of denial and boredom. You can still enjoy yourself. Remember, Jesus came to give you life, and a full one at that!
If you're in town, I encourage you to stop by our church on a Saturday morning. Hear us talk all about Jesus Christ. I'm sure it will encourage you as you enter this new year...and new life.
God's blessings,
Elder Scott Hampton
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