Question: Why do we use the eye of the needle in our logo?

Answer: The image is based on what JESUS told His Disciples after they heard what he told the rich young ruler: that it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter heaven. Here's the exchange: X

The point is: money can stand in the way between you and GOD. Is money 'bad'? Not at all! But loving it is the root of all evil. The problem with riches is they often result in a person trusting in them to save them. It should seem obvious to everyone reading this that your money can't save you. No one knows that better than you do; or you wouldn't be here on this website looking for 'real' answers. Money is a tool. Used properly, it can do a world of good. However, it can also blind us. Don't let your good fortune cause you to not see your desperate need for the Savior. As Paul said, "it is obvious we can bring nothing out of this world" See X

 

Question: Is The Nicodemus Foundation a true foundation in the 'tax exempt' sense?

Answer: No. We are not a 501(C)3 corporation as defined by the IRS. Frankly, we don't have the staff or the time required to maintain non-profit status. We report any income we may receive and 'profit' we may make. Nevertheless, in practical terms, our practices are similiar to what's commononly referred to as an "operating foundation". Meaning, we are funded mainly by a primary source which serves as an 'endowment' for our singular focus: missions to society's well to do; who, in our experience, are an often neglected segment of lost souls.... We do not provide grants to other charitible organizations. Nor do we engage in traditional fundraising activities nor do we seek contributions. That said, we rarely turn down people's offers of generosity. If you want to bless us, we're not going to stand in your way. However, gifts to this ministry are NOT tax-deductible so please don't ask for a receipt for that purpose because you will not be able to write it off.

 

 

 

Deposition from the Cross from Vienna church - Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimatea.

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