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Thank You
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”- I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT Over this past week, I said goodbye to my mother as she entered the church triumphant. I...
Experience
“A Methodist is one who has the love of God shed abroad in their heart by the Holy Ghost given unto them” The Character of a Methodist, by John Wesley John Wesley and the early Methodists believed in the power of the Holy Spirit to convert the hearts of people to the...
Generous
“Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble. The Lord protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity in the land and rescues them from their enemies. The Lord nurses them...
The Treasure Principle
“Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions.”- Mark 12:43 NLT If we study our checkbooks, we can figure out a great deal about our priorities. We spend money on...
A Word from the Executive Director
As the Mississippi Annual Conference prepares to meet at the end of the month, several of our United Methodist Churches have felt led to new expressions of our Wesleyan heritage. It is a rich heritage that proclaims a holiness of heart and life. It declares the saving...
Spiritual Gifts
“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach...
Encouragement
"So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”- I Thessalonians 5:11 NLT The Apostle Paul shared with us that encouragement is the responsibility of every follower of Jesus. In Acts 16 and 17, we learn that Paul and his...
Guard Your Heart
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life”- Proverbs 4:23 NLT This Proverb has always stood out to me and is a powerful reminder to us during these times that we are vulnerable. This vulnerability is a real danger to our peace, joy,...
Peace
“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”- Philippians 4:7 NLT I came across this story and wanted to share on peace and wanted to share it. Once upon a...
Being a Steward of Our Gifts
“Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. You know that when you were still pagans, you were led astray and swept along in worshiping speechless idols. So, I want...
A Financial Leader
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones.”- Luke 16:10 NLT God calls us to be wise and responsible stewards of the resources He provides. Financial leadership is not just about accumulating wealth—it’s about managing money in a way...
Power of Eliminating Debt
“Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.”- Proverbs 22:7 NLT Debt is a burden that weighs heavily on the heart and mind. It can cause stress, strain relationships, and even hinder our ability to serve God freely. The Bible speaks...
Power of Love
“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.”- I Corinthians 13:13 NLT Love is the most powerful force in the universe. It has the ability to heal wounds, restore relationships, and transform lives. God Himself is love (1...