MAD MONEY

I'm gearing up for the start of our new series this Sunday and am really looking forward to it. For the next three weeks I'll be covering one of the most important issues affecting Long Islanders - money.

Some people probably think there's little they can learn, but there are plenty of others who are coming to see that Oprah doesn't have the answer to everything, good as she may be. Maybe God does know a thing or two after all!

One thing that will be different for me this Sunday is that possibly for the first time in my years of ministry, I'm not at all apprehensive about approaching the subject of money. Hey, I'm a pastor and I'm meant to care for folks, so I'm going to bring some Biblical insight to one of the most damaging and painful issues people are trying to cope with. What's there to be nervous about?

I know I'll upset some people. Ah well!

I know I'll be misunderstood by some. What's new?

I know some lives will be permanently changed. That's sweet!