by John | Nov 10, 2022 | Direction, Generosity, Giving, Legacy, Planning
(Part Three) “18 One day Jesus was alone talking to God. His disciples were there too. He asked them, `Who do people say I am?’ 19 They answered, `Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Others say you are Elijah. And others say that one of the old prophets...
by John | Nov 2, 2022 | Direction, Journey, Legacy
(Part Two) “To what can I compare the people of this generation?” Jesus asked. “How can I describe them? They are like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn’t dance, so we played funeral...
by John | Oct 5, 2022 | Generosity, Legacy, Planning, Thankfulness
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” -Jeremiah 29:11 Many of our churches begin preparing a budget for the upcoming year in October. We evaluate our ministry goals...
by John | Sep 21, 2022 | Journey, Legacy, Thankfulness
”Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.”-Psalm 90:12 We are all familiar with the quote, “don’t put off til tomorrow what you can do today.” However, most of us live the Mark Twain philosophy that says, “never put off til tomorrow what...
by John | Sep 14, 2022 | Journey, Leading, Legacy
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who...
by John | Aug 24, 2022 | Direction, Legacy
“28 “So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.” -Acts 20:28 NLT What kind of leader are you? Are you bold? Do you break the rules and make your...
