by Mike Hicks | Mar 29, 2017 | Giving
The Tiny Pocket on Levi Jeans Have you ever wondered why there is a tiny pocket on your jeans? Reader’s Digest wrote on the subject recently. Apparently the small pocket was included on the very first pair of Levi jeans in 1879. The pocket was to hold a worker’s...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 22, 2017 | Planning
Annuals vs. Perennials Spring is officially upon us, so the urge to plant is alive and well. It is exciting to visit a local garden center and see all the possibilities. The colors are so enticing. I almost want them all, but then I have to remember the annual...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 15, 2017 | Planning
Renting a Dog? A recent article by Patricia Clark tells the story of Dawn, who wanted to buy her 7 year old son a new puppy after the death of their dog. She went into a pet store and ended up purchasing a $2,400 golden retriever. Later the family was reviewing their...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 8, 2017 | Legacy
Christians Need Help Getting Final Wishes in Order The “State of the Plate” report for 2016 suggests that 46% of people who attend our churches have no will or estate plans. Most churches fail to realize that the largest donations they will ever receive are...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 1, 2017 | Planning
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God. Psalm 51 1-3 Generous in love—God, give grace! Huge in mercy—wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; my sins are staring me down. The Message Today marks the beginning...
