Your Faith Journey - Finding God Through Words, Song And Praise

As Rich just reminded us this morning, we have come to that time of year when we intentionally place a focus on Stewardship. So, it is fitting that we are given a gospel reading that speaks about wealth, money and all the “stuff” we think we must possess.  I realize money, and the multiple issues, challenges, and questions concerning money, are not going away anytime soon. And, many of these issues center around what we do, and what we need to do, to access our money and our privilege.  Many of these issues center around our captivity to our possessions, and the good life most of us enjoy. However, Jesus offers us the possibility to see past some these issues and challenges, especially when it comes to the things that matter most in life.  As we meet up with Jesus today, we find him telling a young landowner there is freedom in leaving possessions and “stuff” behind. Today, a rich young man kneels before Jesus and asks, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” The focus of this man’s mindset significantly co