by Mike Hicks | Apr 29, 2020 | Direction
Following the resurrection and appearances of Jesus in the Gospel of John, we find Peter and a few other disciples out fishing. One can read the text in at least two ways. One way is to witness Peter and the others becoming fishers of people. They are fulfilling the...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 1, 2020 | Direction
We are now living in a world that we never envisioned. Retailers and restaurants closed, grocery stores with empty shelves, schools shuttered and all with no end in sight. We now know what it means when the World Health Organization says, “Pandemic.” Yet, spring is...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 18, 2020 | Direction
The United Methodist Church focus on General Conference 2020 has now turned to a focus on COVID-19. The Council of Bishops has requested a postponement of General Conference because of COVID-19. Bishops and other church leaders are encouraging churches to cancel all...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 11, 2020 | Direction
I really enjoy walking through the big box hardware stores and seeing all of the tools and ideas for lawn and garden. New lawnmowers and trimmers are on display. Piles of fertilizer are stacked throughout. Some will boost newly planted lawns, some will prevent...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 4, 2020 | Direction
You are hearing news about General Conference 2020. You may be concerned about the future of the United Methodist Church and your church. Change is not new to us since the arrival of Rev. Tobias Gibson in Mississippi in 1799 to bring Methodism to a new territory. In...
by Mike Hicks | Dec 18, 2019 | Communications, Direction
I know what you are thinking, “Mike, you do realize that 2019 is almost over. It is a little late to be lifting up a vision for giving this year.” I believe that it is never too late to inspire someone to give. A person with discretionary giving or a Christmas bonus...
