by John | Mar 6, 2024 | Journey, Leading, 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 NLT In the...
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 | 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 20, 2023 | Generosity, Giving, Planning, Thankfulness
“Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the...
by John | Sep 13, 2023 | Generosity, Giving, Planning
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deaconof the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.” -Romans...