by John | Jul 24, 2024 | Generosity, Giving, Legacy, Planning
“6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a...
by John | Jun 12, 2024 | Generosity, Legacy, 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...
by John | Apr 24, 2024 | Direction, Planning, Random
“Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others”-Philippians 2:4, NRSV In the tapestry of Methodist tradition, woven delicately through the threads of faith and community, lies the profound concept of Holy Conferencing. It is not merely...
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...