by John | Nov 30, 2022 | Christmas, Generosity, Giving, Thankfulness
Blessings of Advent “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” ~John 15:11 When I was a child, our mailbox would be filled with catalogs during the Christmas season. In these catalogs were all of the gifts that...
by John | Nov 24, 2022 | Direction, Legacy, Thankfulness
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 I came across the original proclamation for Thanksgiving Day that Abraham Lincoln created. I wanted to...
by John | Oct 19, 2022 | Generosity, Giving, Thankfulness
“What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me?” Psalm 116:12 The Psalmist shares a personal declaration of gratitude to our Heavenly Father for all the good in their life. I have felt this way so many times in my life as I reflect on all the blessings...
by John | Oct 12, 2022 | Direction, Planning, Thankfulness
“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life....
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 28, 2022 | Direction, Journey, Thankfulness
“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the...
