by John | Aug 13, 2025 | Generosity, Giving, Planning
“Freely you have received; freely give.” — Matthew 10:8b (NLT) In 2024, Americans gave a remarkable $592.5 billion to charity—marking a 6.3% increase over 2023 and a 3.3% rise after adjusting for inflation, the first inflation-adjusted growth in three years. This...
by John | Jun 18, 2025 | Direction, Faith, Generosity, Giving, Leading
“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.”- Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT) We have just completed our Annual Conference gatherings as Methodists and there’s a moment...
by John | Jun 11, 2025 | Generosity, Giving, Journey
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” — I Peter 4:10 (NLT) The Church is more than a gathering place for worship. It is God’s chosen instrument to carry His mission into the world. As...
by John | Apr 23, 2025 | Generosity, Giving
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” — Proverbs 3:9-10 (NIV) Generosity is a reflection of God’s heart. He is the ultimate Giver, blessing...
by John | Apr 16, 2025 | Giving, Planning
“On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.”– 1 Corinthians 16:2...
by John | Apr 9, 2025 | Giving
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) God’s heart is generous, and He calls His people to give in a way that reflects His love for...
