A Pearl begins as a small piece of sand and then becomes something beautiful.
Does a tree that does not bare fruit draw the attention of animals or humans? This tree is ripped from its roots and thrown into the fire. Gods will is for all Good things to bear fruit. If they are not fruitful, they are not worthy to exist. But God still has mercy for the unfruitful men and woman. He gave them their own kingdom but they can never be in the kingdom of heaven.
How long will God wait for a tree to bear fruit? Only God knows this. But We know the history of our building called the Pearl Heart and see that it was a church before becoming a shop. Perhaps within these walls many found salvation, or closeness to their King. Perhaps much Good was done within these walls. Many who come only bring with them fond memories of this place. Their Childhood... long past, now with aged visages, they come happy to see that one place is still preserved just like their memories.
We are no longer a protestant church, or even the old browse shop but something new, yet old.
For we have put both together the church and the shop.
To serve God by selling things which are Good, to serve God by doing the corperal and spiritual works of mercy. We are not tolerant of witch craft or new age lies which pollute the minds and hearts of many. We do not tolerate those who say "tell your customers to buy your rocks - say to them that they will make them have powers or they will heal them".
We do not lie to the people for profit.
Most people think that christians stand there and accept lies and beatings - NO!. Do I stay silent when someone says abortion is right? Do I explain to the ignorant that I do not pray to the Blessed mother but ask her to pray for me? The Saints in heaven are my friends and they also pray for me and help me. But most do not even speak to the saints because their God is not a God of the living but a God of the Dead. they do not have faith that the Lord has raised the Dead. Because if they did they would know what the kingdom of Heaven is. It is a realm of the Living in Christ.
We are not complacent in this spiritual war. It is here every day in our homes, in our stores, in every door you decide to open. Choose wisely.
We will not bury our coin in the dust. We will not be the barren tree that becomes an empty building.
I have heard many tell me " You can not mix religion in with a shop, you will loose money" But I tell you it is in every store- religion. And My God provides me with more wealth than most. I am not afraid. My fear is only to displease the Lord by remaining silent.
The history of the shop is not important. But what is important is the future of the shop. Gods will was that the shop was to become the Pearl Heart. We pray, that we as his servants, can do his will.
We are not perfect and we sin but we love God and do our best to be good Catholics.
