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Pressing On In Faith
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So, let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be...
Stepping Out in Faith
“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So, Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. -Matthew 14:29-30 Taking risks is an unavoidable...
Embracing Change
“To everything, there is a season, and a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT Fall is a season of transition. As the air turns crisp and the vibrant greens of summer give way to warm hues of red, orange, and gold, we are reminded of the beauty...
Rest
“On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested[a] from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation.” Genesis 2:2-3 NLTAs we move into Fall I am...
Kindness
“Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”- Ephesians 4:32Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit that reflects the heart of God. In Ephesians 4:32, we are instructed to "be kind and compassionate to...
Unity
“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all...
Embracing God’s Vision
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” – Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)Vision is a powerful force in the life of a believer. It provides direction, purpose, and motivation, helping us navigate the complexities of life with a...
Stewardship through Budgeting
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty." -Proverbs 21:5 Budgeting is more than just a financial tool; it’s an act of stewardship. As Christians, we are called to be diligent stewards of the resources...
The Joy and Blessing of 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 9:7Giving is more than just an act of charity; it reflects God’s heart and a powerful expression...
Faith, Football, & Perseverance
"For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." -Romans 12:4-5This is my favorite time of year because it's football...
A Heart that Gives
“Freely you have received; freely give.” — Matthew 10:8b (NLT) In 2024, Americans gave a remarkable $592.5 billion to charity—marking a 6.3% increase over 2023 and a 3.3% rise after adjusting for inflation, the first inflation-adjusted growth in three years. This...
A New Heart for Stewardship
“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.”- Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT) We have just completed our Annual Conference gatherings as Methodists and there’s a moment...
The Church as God’s Steward
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” — I Peter 4:10 (NLT) The Church is more than a gathering place for worship. It is God’s chosen instrument to carry His mission into the world. As...