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New Year’s Resolutions
“16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 NLT As we usher in a new year, many of us embark on resolutions—whether labeled as pledges, promises, declarations, or oaths. These resolutions...
God Remembers
“He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful.” -Luke 1:54 When Christ came, the people of God had not heard a word from the Lord in centuries. In fact, the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi, was written around 440-400 B.C. The people...
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...
Important Scholarship Information!!!
As you all know, the Methodist Foundation of Mississippi is very fortunate to be able to award scholarships to college, graduate, and seminary students from Wesleyan heritage churches and organizations across the state of Mississippi. We work diligently with our...
Ted Lasso
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.”– Proverbs 17:22 Ted Lasso is an American sports comedy-drama television series developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly, based on a character Sudeikis...
Short-sightedness
“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...