My wife, Dorcas, and I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Las Vegas earlier this week. It was a fascinating time.
Las Vegas is best known as the gambling capital of the USA. Las Vegas' touristic slogan is, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Las Vegas is a city of extremes. On one hand, there is extreme beauty, luxury, and opulence, as seen in the dazzling 5-star hotels such as the Bellagio, Caesar's Palace, the Venetian, the Paris, and the Wynn.
Only in Las Vegas can one see an Egyptian pyramid, the MGM lion, the Statue of Liberty, dancing fountains, the Eiffel Tower, pirate ships, and a Venetian canal complete with gondolas, and all within walking distance of each other.
Yet despite its very impressive beauty and opulence and luxury, Las Vegas also has its dark side. Many people suffer from gambling addiction there and lose their family's savings at the casino tables. Advertisements for escort services - thinly-veiled prostitution - are everywhere. The suicide rate in Las Vegas is one of the highest of any city in the USA.
Las Vegas is a truly fascinating place to visit. It would also be a truly fascinating place to do ministry. There is a great need there. There are many hurting people in the midst of all of the city's glamor and glitz. Pray for those who already are ministering in Las Vegas. Think about how you, too, can help.
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