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Biblical Stewardship Principles

Whether you are looking for material for your stewardship talk, campaign, Sunday school class or personal study, this resource is bound to inspire. This resource from the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod explores eight principles and how we can respond as disciples. There’s a leader’s guide and in versions appropriate for younger audiences.  (Photo by… Read more»

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Zacchaeus, Patron Saint for Stewards

When Zacchaeus encountered Jesus, he did not promise to read scripture more faithfully nor to attend the synagogue more regularly. On this occasion he was not pledging his time or his talent to the programmatic mission of the faith community. Worthy as those are — and necessary for the life of the people of God — this visit was about something else.

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The Stories of Isaiah and Pepe

You and I learn much about living as faithful stewards from the examples of others. For example, let’s examine the calls of two men, hoping thereby that we can examine, accept, and renew our own calls. (Illustration is Michaelangelo’s depiction of Isaiah at the Sistine Chapel.)

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Two Questions — Two Incredible Answers

The Rev. George Haynes
Are we allowed to do with our possessions what we want? And what belongs to us, and what belongs to God, anyway? When you look at the biblical witness, the answers are astounding.

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Consumerism Study Guides and Lesson Plans

Consumerism is arguably the dominant cultural force in the United States, but our Christian faith challenges consumerism’s assumptions. Here are six study guides — on topics ranging from “Stuff Love,” “Mastering Mammon” and “Discovering Your True Identity” — to help you explore. (Photo by Pandah, used by Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Stewardship Bible Study for Children

Here is a comprehensive six-session study to help children understand what it means to be a steward. Set of PDF files contains all you need — leaders guides leaders guides and workbooks for kids. Good stuff, from the Alabama Baptist Convention.  (Photo by Vernon Dutton, used under Creative Commons license.)

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Stewardship Bible Study: Seven Scripture Passages

The Bible is the source and norm for our faith and life, and it has hundreds of passages on stewardship. Here is a nice study of seven, with leaders questions and commentary, that you can adapt for workshop, class or sermon. From the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (Vicki’s Pics photo used under Creative Commons License.)

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Taking Stock: Your Faith Life?

‘JUST LIVING’ BLOG

When you have more time than money, take stock of your faith life. If you find a disconnect that’s as dingy as gray laundry, try incorporating prayer, study of scripture, and community into your regular routine. Read on for the details.

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Make Mine Plain, Please

LECTIONARY REFLECTION – April 25

Oh my! How we long for everything in life to be made plain to us. Not very many people I know actually enjoy living in the tension of ambiguity and the unknown or unseen. Most folks prefer a world of clear blacks and whites to mottled grays and muddy waters. Unfortunately, we often like our theology like that, too

Stewardship as a Lifestyle

The biblical call to stewardship will lead us to foster quality of life. The quality of life that is measured only by material goods and economic factors is incomplete. Total quality of life must include the health and stability of the natural world, relative justice and peace for people, and the free and true worship of God Almighty. It is on this basis, on this biblical vision, that Christians are motivated to respond to ecological crises.”