by John | May 8, 2024 | Direction, Journey
“Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:2, NIV) Change is an inevitable force that shapes our lives, challenging us to adapt, grow, and evolve. In the midst of change, we often...
by John | Apr 24, 2024 | Direction, Planning, Random
“Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others”-Philippians 2:4, NRSV In the tapestry of Methodist tradition, woven delicately through the threads of faith and community, lies the profound concept of Holy Conferencing. It is not merely...
by John | Feb 7, 2024 | Direction, Legacy, Planning
“Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “This message you have given me from the Lord is good.” For the king was thinking, “At least there will be peace and security during my lifetime.”– 2 Kings 20:19 One of the most significant challenges to all of us is what we might call...
by John | Jan 24, 2024 | Direction, Journey, Leading, Planning
“1Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part.”- I Corinthians12:14 NLT This past week in our area of Mississippi, we were awakened by the unique phenomenon of snow. Snowflakes are beautiful, uniquely crafted ice crystals. Individual snowflakes are...
by John | Jan 10, 2024 | Direction, Journey, Legacy, Peace
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”- Isaiah 43:19 NLT 2024 is off and running for all of us! We can approach this New Year in...
by John | Jan 3, 2024 | Direction, Journey, Peace
“16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT As we usher in a new year, many of us embark on resolutions—whether labeled as pledges, promises, declarations, or oaths. These resolutions...
