And, we do indeed have so many choices. But our very nature demands a level of satisfaction that goes beyond the physical needs. Now, the stories are neat, but it's very obvious that YWAM is doing YWAM public relations here. Well, I'm not the one to make the final judgment, but speaking pragmatically, when I look at a ministry, I look to see if they're doing something or if they're showing off what they've done or will do. Even this is kind of tricky, since there is as much kick-back here as in politics.
Churches praise and take up offering for the ministry.
Ministries say, Give to your church first . Ministries advertise in a publication and then get feature articles written about them. We can overlook the self-praise and appreciate the good that comes out of it, but there are many people who don't. As much as the Bible warns about the love of money and the things of this world, you'd think Christ's own church would get the message. As much as the world criticizes such self-glorification efforts, you'd think they'd get the message from there.