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The Power of Giving
“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ Matthew 25:40 In the Methodist tradition, the act of giving is not merely a charitable endeavor but a profound expression of...
The Power of Endowments
"6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 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...
Unity Through Peace
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and...
Faith of the Founding Fathers
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12, NIV) The founding of the United States is deeply intertwined with the faith and principles of its early leaders. While the Founding Fathers came from diverse...
Trusting Jesus
“That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so...
Honoring Our Heavenly Father & Earthly Fathers
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13, NIV) Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives. It is a time to reflect on the role they play and...
God’s Gifts
"But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required." -Luke 12:48 Entrusted with the...
Social Justice
“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you:to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Methodism, founded by John Wesley in the...
Memorial Day
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Memorial Day stands as a solemn reminder of the profound sacrifices made by countless men and women in the service of their country. This day, often marked by parades,...
Kindness & Generosity
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew...
When Wealth Becomes an Idol
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other… You cannot serve God and money.” — Matthew 6:24 (ESV) Wealth, in itself, is not sinful. Throughout Scripture, we see faithful men and women who were wealthy—Abraham, Job, Lydia—yet...
The Danger of Consumer Culture
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” — Matthew 6:19-20 (NIV) We live in a world driven by consumption. Advertisements tell us we need more to be happy—more clothes, more gadgets, more upgrades, more...
Giving and Saving
"Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it." — Proverbs 21:20 (ESV) "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." — 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV) God calls...