6 Questions

I just read an article called 6 Questions To Ask Charities Before Donating.

It is a good article and you should question yourself before you give to a charity. Even F.H.C.

I would like to address those 6 questions.

1. Can your charity clearly communicate who they are and what they do?
Yes we believe we have done so, however, if you disagree please eMail us any questions you have and we will be happy to answer them. You will find our who / what / how on our website at F.H.C. Ministries.

2. Can your charity define their short-term and long-term goals? We believe we have, but just in case.
Our Short Term Goals:
Develop F.H.C. Ministries Web Site. Done - It is evolving, but it is done.
Raise the funds necessary to establish our 501c3 letters of incorporation. Still in Progress
Raise the funds necessary to purchase some much needed initial supplies and equipment. Still in Progress
Help those we can as we become aware of their needs. 6 Requests for help - 4 Served.
Networking, volunteering and shaking hands. Ongoing Process
Our Long Term Goals:
Raise the funds necessary to give local communities the funds they need in order to address the issues and causes in their own communities as they see fit.
Teach Right Living Courses
Teach How to get the un-churched back in Church.
Spread the word about the benefits of just being a good neighbor.
Major Long Term Goal:
To not be needed anymore.

3. Can your charity tell you the progress it has made (or is making) toward its goal?
Yes, we have decided to not only make this information available by request as the law requires, we will post this information on our website as we go.
Currently F.H.C. Ministries has raised $60.00 that money was put into our Internet hosting costs. All other monies approximately $2600.00 at this point and time have come from me (Reverend Thomas) as I continued to work full time while praying and letting God develop F.H.C.
We are now on the road and I no longer have a full time job. We are obedient and the rest is in God's hands as well as yours.
We are still dedicated to not asking local groups, churches or individuals to making any donation to us that would interfere with any tithing ministry. Do not donate to us if you have doubt in us or what we are doing.

4. Do your charity's programs make sense to you?
That is a question you have to ask yourself, do you believe in what we are doing?

5. Can you trust your charity?
That is a question you should ask God, pray first give second, something we already discussed on the website.

6. Are you willing to make a long-term commitment to your organization?
We hope the answer is yes, because your long term commitment to us, is a long term commitment to American Workers.

Lies and Myths about Poverty in America

Most poor people are not black or brown. Most poor people are white. They are disproportionately young, female and single.

This is a quote from Jesse Jackson in the Chicago Tribune. The article can be found here: America has poor excuse for poverty.

This article is a great read. It helps dismiss more myths and lies about poverty in America. I have read many.

There would be no poverty if the mother would marry the fathers of their children is lie I read.
There would be no poverty if the lazy people would just get a job is a lie.
There would be no poverty if .........

Poverty is an ugly beast with many heads. Poverty in America, with all it's indulgences, bling, excess, and wealth is an insult to American Citizens. Instead of running from someone who is homeless you should feel shame for America. Instead of fussing at your co-workers about the bum on the corner you should bring him a meal.

If you want real wealth in your life, give up what you have. God does not want you to live without, He wants you to live abundantly. He will get you a new coat if you only had one to give. He will replace the food in your cupboards if you empty them for your neighbor.

Real wealth comes from being right with God. Not right with yourself, your neighbor, your boss, or anyone else for that matter.

A friend told me a story once I am going to share with you. He said "why don't the homeless and poor just ask God to solve their problems"? I told him they did, just a lot of people are not listening to God's still small voice and passing out the abundance God has for them.

That's really how God works, through us. He speaks to us, He offers us opportunities, He guides us and leads so that we are always in the right place, in the right time, doing the right thing. That is if we listen to Him.

How is your listening skill?