Tom has traveled to 48...
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Tom has traveled to 48 states (Alaska and North Dakota still to go!) and he's journeyed to a handful of developing nations. Whether in the U.S. or in another country, he says he's been struck with how easy and prosperous a life he lives. He's not rich, although both he and his wife work full-time and they do okay. But when he compares their standard of living with that of many in the U.S. and most in the developing countries, he realizes that his blessings are many.
In fact, Jesus' words, "But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort ... woe to you who are well fed now ..." haunt him. What is our responsibility to others? Jesus has a special place in his heart for the poor and each of us must have that place in our hearts as well. So we do what we can: volunteering at the soup kitchen, going on mission trips, supporting the outreach of the local and national church ... and daily looking for opportunities to do more.
In fact, Jesus' words, "But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort ... woe to you who are well fed now ..." haunt him. What is our responsibility to others? Jesus has a special place in his heart for the poor and each of us must have that place in our hearts as well. So we do what we can: volunteering at the soup kitchen, going on mission trips, supporting the outreach of the local and national church ... and daily looking for opportunities to do more.
