This past Saturday, our Coordinator of Stewardship and Tithing, Russell Carle, presented a seminar on stewardship to a group in the Lenoir, N.C., area. The Tabernacle Advent Christian Church offered the use of their facilities, as well as prepared plenty of snacks, beverages and a filling lunch for all who came. ACGC’s Financial Consultant Jim Davis, CPA, employed two PowerPoint® presentations and a bound booklet of resources as material and information to be considered in dealing with personal financial management. The seminar provided sound advice in areas pertaining to the current financial climate as well as ways to prepare for future needs and objectives. One attendee said, “I wish I had heard this when I was just starting out. Be sure to share this with our younger pastors.”

It may sound silly, but I have fairly good eyesight. Some of you who know me are thinking (asking), “Doesn’t he wear glasses?” That’s true, but let me explain. I am nearsighted, which means that I can see and read easily up close. Things that are far away present a tough challenge. With glasses, I can see very well. My wife has even been heard to say to me that I have good eyes. I am thankful for the comment, so I rarely remind her that I wear glasses.

Needless to say, the human body never ceases to amaze me, even if it needs help sometimes. Our ability to process things and make them intelligible is remarkable.