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Did Lent Make You Happier?
Yes, we’ve moved beyond Lent for this year, but here’s some research that offers scientific proof that Lenten disciplines can lead to greater happiness. (Photo: Sarah Korf, Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Everyday Choices for a Better World
Check out this list of simple everyday choices you can make to contribute to a better world. While you’re at it, check out the rest of the New Community Project website. (Photo: jetalone, Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
What Gives? 2012 Report on Giving
Who gives to philanthropy, and how much? This new Barna report shows some surprising results. Tithing rates are steady and giving is strong even though 25 percent say they are struggling to make ends meet. (Photo by iqoncept, via bigstockphoto.com)
Globalization and Climate Change
Getting a handle on climate change will take more than conservation — the developed world will have to reclaim and embrace the concept of sufficiency, a World Council of Churches thinker asserts. (Photo by Roberto Rizzato, used under Creative Commons license)
Exploring ‘The Common Good’
The ancient concept of “The Common Good” is enjoying a revival among Christians as we sort our our mission and our priorities for the 21st century. here is a lively talk between Andy Crouch, executive editor of Christianity Today, and Gabe Lyons, organizer of the Q conference. (Photo © michaeljung – Fotolia.com)
Seven Attributes of a Generous Church
How generous is YOUR church? This informative paper posted by the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Discipleship can help you discover how to move your congregation further up the generosity scale. (Photo © brozova – Fotolia.com)
Financial Strategy Basics
Planning a retirement? Planning for a family? Planning for anything financial, you’ll need some guidance. Here are some good basic resources about topics from risk and IRAs to annuities and charitable giving. From Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. (Photo © rangizzz – Fotolia.com)
EPA – Facts on Climate Change
Climate change has become a polarizing issue in our country. But the Environmental Protection Agency has some impartial, non-alarmist, authoritative, commonsense information about the science of climate change — and what we can do about it! (Photo © Dmitry Rukhlenko – Fotolia.com)
10 Deadly Mistakes in Church Grantwriting
OK, your church wants to apply for grant funding? Great! While doing so, be sure to avoid these common grantwriting mistakes. An informative article from the ChristanPost. (Photo © gunnar3000 – Fotolia.com)
Earth Day Resources
Make April 21 your Earth Day Sunday, with special activities and worship tips. Here is a page with links to a whole bunch of cool and interesting sites — something to spark your imagination and help protect and honor God’s creation. (Photo by aussiegall, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
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