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Frugal Fun

Check out Frugal Community, a blog primarily aimed at graduate students in the Twin Cities, and originating from Luther Seminary’s Center for Stewardship Leaders. Even if you aren’t a grad student or living in Minnesota, you’ll find plenty of great tips and ideas for the fun and frugal life. (Photo by luis perez used under… Read more»

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Poor, dumb critters!

What’s wrong with us? As a species, we persist in lifestyles that are making us stressed, fat and sick. We continue to smoke and drink. We use violence as the primary way to resolve conflict. Through overconsumption, we continue to waste resources and energy. (Photo by Treehouse 1977, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)

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Blue jeans virtues

I live in blue jeans during my nonworking hours, but as the New Year approached, my “good” pair of Levi’s were conspicuously scruffy and literally falling apart. But holding off on buying a new pair helped me experience two much-needed stewardship virtues.
(Photo by Anirav, via Bigstock.com.)

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What Time Is It?

Notice how many homes have ditched the decorations before the 12 days of Christmas are even close to being up? For David Henson following the Christian Calendar is an act of civil disobedience and a way of redeeming time. Click here to read his article posted on the Patheos website. Photo by Ömer Ünlü used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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Financial Fitness in 2012

Here’s a great way to begin the new year! How about a 30-day challenge to address your financial fitness? A new activity will be posted each day to help you become more financial fit in 2012. Click here to read more about the GOOD 30-day Challenge: Get Financially Fit. (Photo by purpleslog used under Creative… Read more»

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Green Stewardship: 12 Actions for 2012

Click here a list of 12 simple stewardship actions to take that will produce big yields both for you and for the planet. Thanks to the Worldwatch Institute for this concise list and for their emphasis on sustainability for all people. (Photo by Sunflowers for Lolly used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Choosing to be a Non-Consumer

Click here to read Dave Chameides’ list of 13 questions to ask yourself before making a purchase. Chances are you can cut your consumption significantly through this little exercise. This article was originally posted on the Care2.com website. Photo by pudpuduk used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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New Guide to Ethical Dining

“How the food tastes at a restaurant really doesn’t matter if the people who work there are being mistreated,” says Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation. Now there’s a guide to help you determine which of 150 restaurants and chains makes the grade for ethical treatment of their employees. Click here for access to… Read more»

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Creating Less Holiday Waste

Click here to read Laura Moss’s guide to creating less holiday waste this year posted on the MNN website. It’s good stewardship and makes good sense, too! Photo by kugelfish used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Advent: Making Time for God

The season of Advent is meant for preparation and contemplation, but the world often sucks us into a mad rush of consumption and entertainment leaving God the most meager of our leftovers. Click here to read Kari Wyatt Kent’s thoughts on saying “yes” to God and “no” to all that would distract us from the… Read more»