Greetings,

We are living in a world where the common thinking is focused on getting what I want in order to satisfy my desires. It is difficult to escape the temptation of such thinking, because we are by nature self-centered people. When we begin to pursue such thinking, we become entrapped and entangled by this self-seeking life. We are focused on no one but ourselves or only on those who can help us get what we want. This is a desperate way to live our lives. This seems to be the foundational element in addiction. Jesus was always on the mark when He taught about His kingdom and our need. He knew the desperate heart of mankind. We find Him teaching such applicable truth in the twelfth chapter of Luke where He taught this parable: The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, “What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.” Then he said, “This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grains and my goods.” And I'll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.” But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?” This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself, but is not rich toward God. This is truly a hard-hitting and personal evaluating truth, from our Lord.

When we hear Jesus teach such convicting truths, the real question is: “How will I respond; what am I going to do?” Investing in God's kingdom is the only safe place to invest. It is the only place where the dividends keep on multiplying forever. Obviously people represent His wonderful kingdom, so to invest in His kingdom, means to invest in the lives of others. This is what goes on here at Hebron and Grace Home every single day. Whenever someone is miraculously changed by the power of the gospel here at Hebron and Grace Home, they carry that life to affect others. They may even become the tool that God will use to bring change to my own community. So I then live in a better place. The question is still before us, “What am I going to do? Will I become more involved in His wonderful kingdom?”

I hope you really understand how the Ministry here at Hebron and Grace Home depends upon your response to this important question. Men and women continue to come with great need. Will we continue to be here to help meet their needs? The answer lies in my response to God's call.

Rev. Don Holder

Executive Director

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