by John | Dec 25, 2024 | Christmas, Generosity, Peace, Thankfulness
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”- John 3:16 NLTChristmas is a season that invites us to pause and reflect on the beautiful gift of Jesus Christ, the...
by John | Sep 25, 2024 | Direction, Generosity, Giving
“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”- Ephesians 4:32Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit that reflects the heart of God. In Ephesians 4:32, we are instructed to “be kind and...
by John | Sep 4, 2024 | Debt, Generosity, Giving, Planning
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.” -Proverbs 21:5 Budgeting is more than just a financial tool; it’s an act of stewardship. As Christians, we are called to be diligent stewards of the...
by John | Aug 7, 2024 | Faith, Generosity, 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...
by John | Jul 24, 2024 | Generosity, Giving, Legacy, Planning
“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...
by John | Jun 12, 2024 | Generosity, Legacy, Planning
“But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” -Luke 12:48...
