by Mike Hicks | Mar 14, 2018 | Easter, Generosity, Giving
One of the most talked about disciplines for Lent is that of fasting. People often choose to give up sweets, chocolate, soft drinks, etc. I suggest that we might also want to think about a fast from stuff for a portion of Lent. In The 7 Experiment, staging your own...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 7, 2018 | Children, Scholarship
The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation reminds you that we have moved up the scholarship application deadline. The move was made in order to assist students in making decisions about school choices. The applications are due April 2, 2018 and award letters will be...
by Mike Hicks | Feb 28, 2018 | Generosity, Giving
As a pastor I heard many people over the years say, “When I am in a better financial place in life, I will begin to tithe.” What they were really saying is that they will begin to give. Tithing is generally considered to be 10% of one’s income. These folks usually...
by Mike Hicks | Feb 21, 2018 | Direction, Planning
Financial freedom is not something that just happens. It requires a plan. Carl Richards is the author of The One-Page Financial Plan, A Simple Way to Be Smart about Your Money. I will tell you that the ultimate plan has more than one page, but getting started really...
by Mike Hicks | Feb 14, 2018 | Children, Giving
Today, we will see lots of red hearts and ash crosses on foreheads. Valentine’s Day is a great day for florists, restaurants, jewelers and candy makers. Today is also Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. On this day we are invited to give freely of cards,...
