by John | Feb 28, 2024 | Leading, Thankfulness
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind...
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 | Oct 25, 2023 | Direction, Giving, Leading, Planning
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” “Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.”- I Corinthians 10:31 NLT Now is the perfect time to start thinking and preparing for your end of year giving campaign and were going to take a few...
by John | Sep 27, 2023 | Direction, Leading, Staff
“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.” • Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was on the right track with the above quote. The Board of the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi takes their responsiblilty and commitment to our Foundation...
by John | Aug 30, 2023 | Direction, Giving, Leading, Planning
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it!...
by John | Aug 23, 2023 | Debt, Leading, Planning
“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25 NLTAs we encourage generosity, we must also be diligent in our stewardship. Two areas always sensitive in developing an accurate budget are...