RCL reflection for Proper 15, Year C. August 17, 2025. Fire can destroy or foster new growth. What if we consider Jesus’ fire imagery this week as being that of a controlled burn, a deliberate fire kindled for the purpose of regeneration and new growth? (Photo: US FIsh & Wildlife Service, Creative Commons)
We all must looking out for ourselves and minding our affairs responsibly, but the Bible calls for us to balance our self-interest with the interests of those around us. We are in trouble when self-interest veers into selfishness. Christian Faith Guide explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A commitment campaign or stewardship drive can be so much more than a money generator. It can also be a time for spiritual reflection, mission education, teaching stewardship, and fostering shared purpose. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores.
The traditional metrics for church growth and sustainability are the number of people in the pews and the dollars in the offering plate. Other ways of looking at church vitality are helpful. Luther Seminary’s Grace Duddy Pomroy explores. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson, Creative Commons)
President Donald Trump’s constant ire towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell (whom Trump appointed in his first term) raises the question for many: What does the Fed actually do? This article from Yahoo Personal Finance explains. (Image: CreativeCommons)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently backed away from a 2009 legal determination that underpinned the government’s work to stem climate change. It’s bad news, this opinion piece in Scientific American argues. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A new study found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet and other behaviors led to cognitive benefits. How much intense guidance is required was unclear, experts said. The New York Times reports. (Photo: David Hudson, Creative Commons)
