The Power of Giving

The Power of Giving

 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ Matthew 25:40 In the Methodist tradition, the act of giving is not merely a charitable endeavor but a profound expression of...
The Power of Endowments

The Power of Endowments

“6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a...
Unity Through Peace

Unity Through Peace

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all...
Faith of the Founding Fathers

Faith of the Founding Fathers

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12, NIV)  The founding of the United States is deeply intertwined with the faith and principles of its early leaders. While the Founding Fathers came from diverse...
Trusting Jesus

Trusting Jesus

“That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so...