by Mike Hicks | May 3, 2017 | Giving, Planning
Do It Now! Now is the time to begin to address the issue of generosity in your church. Tomorrow will be too late. One-third of 2017 has come and gone. If you have all the resources you will ever need for effective ministry, you need not pay attention to my...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 22, 2017 | Planning
Annuals vs. Perennials Spring is officially upon us, so the urge to plant is alive and well. It is exciting to visit a local garden center and see all the possibilities. The colors are so enticing. I almost want them all, but then I have to remember the annual...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 15, 2017 | Planning
Renting a Dog? A recent article by Patricia Clark tells the story of Dawn, who wanted to buy her 7 year old son a new puppy after the death of their dog. She went into a pet store and ended up purchasing a $2,400 golden retriever. Later the family was reviewing their...
by Mike Hicks | Mar 1, 2017 | Planning
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God. Psalm 51 1-3 Generous in love—God, give grace! Huge in mercy—wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; my sins are staring me down. The Message Today marks the beginning...
