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Peace
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”-...
Anticipation
“All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).” ~Isaiah 7:14 We must admit that the day after Thanksgiving sends all of us back...
The Season of Generosity
“Do to others as you would like them to do to you.”-Luke 6:31 NLT I am always amazed by the stories of extraordinary generosity, kindness, and love. Let me share a few that I came across. “This afternoon, my two daughters, 4 and 6, wanted ice cream from the ice cream...
New Things
“Therefore, if any person be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”- 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV On November 27th, 2007, I raised my hand in Jackson, Mississippi, and swore an oath to protect and defend this Nation...
All Saints
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.”- Hebrews 12:1 I...
Planning For Year End Giving Campaigns
“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...
What Do We Treasure?
“’Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where...
Do You Believe?
“They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?” “Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.” •Matthew 9:28 NLT We find in Matthew 9:28 where Jesus asks this question of two blind men who have come to him...
Pastor Appreciation
“And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: Care for the flock that God has...
MFM Takes a Day for Learning
“For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head.” • Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was on the right track with the above quote. The Board of the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi takes their responsiblilty and commitment to our Foundation...
Sacrificial Stewardship
"Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine." — Proverbs 3:9-10 (NLT) Stewardship is more than just managing money—it’s recognizing that...
Giving Beyond Money
"Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." — Luke 6:38 (NLT) When we think of giving, our...
The Heart of Intentional Giving
“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 person who gives cheerfully.’” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT) Intentional giving is more than just an obligation—it’s an act of worship. It...