It’s hard to believe that we are already in the second quarter of 2019! In less than two months, another school year will be in the books. This is a momentous moment in my life because my youngest daughter Naomi will be graduating high school. By summer’s end, I will officially be an “Empty Nester.” My how the years have flown by!
Most of us live life as though we are going to live forever. We work, build a career/business, raise our families, build a house… all without ever thinking that one day, we will all die. Our existence on this planet is fleeting, and too often we become obsessed with the secular world. Building our lives on Earth is important, but what have we done to assure that we will have Eternal Life when that day arrives? And if we have assurance of salvation, have we stored up any treasures in Heaven?
19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6: 19-21 (NKJV)
A friend of mine recently revealed to me a stack of one-dollar bills that he carries in his car to give to the homeless when he sees them. I know that living in a city, we become desensitized to homelessness. Many of you may think that if you were to give a homeless person money, they would inevitably use it for drugs or alcohol. Perhaps they might, but perhaps they won’t. Even if they do misuse the gift, that’s between them and God. God judges our hearts and we will not miss out on His blessings if our intentions are pure.
Katy Mayoral election is on May 4 and Katy has the opportunity to stay with the status quo, or move in a different direction. This issue, we allowed both candidates, Bill Hastings and current mayor Chuck Brawner, an opportunity to lay out their visions for Katy. I don’t really know Mayor Brawner, but I know that Bill Hastings’ wife, Susan, has been part of Katy Christian Ministries for years. I also know that Bill Hastings is active in Westside Christian Chamber of Commerce and his church.
On April 20, Katy Christian Magazine and Fort Bend Christian Magazine are hosting the Second Katy Resurrection Run held at Faith West Academy. You can find the details in this issue or on our website at www.resurrectionrunkaty.com. It’s for a great cause and we really need your participation to make this event a success.
We also pray that your family and you will have a blessed Easter Sunday. It was because of Christ sacrifice on the cross that we might have Eternal Life.
Joseph R. Menslage
President/Publisher
Katy Christian Magazine
