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Celebrating Generosity Every Day

Check out this short film by David and Hi-Jin Hodge. The filmmakers interview a diverse group of friends about what it means to live a generous life, not just on one holiday but every day. (Photo by J D Hancock used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Practicing “Thanks-Living”

Looking for a way to increase your awareness of life’s blessings and God’s many gifts? Want to be a better steward of gratitude? Click here to visit an interactive blog that promises a year’s adventure in the art of “thanks-living.” (Photo by Alice Popkorn used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Fostering Giving all Year Long

‘Tis the season of gift-giving, but what about the rest of the year? Jeremy Adam Smith offers seven tips to foster giving every day of the year. Imagine how the lives of individuals and congregations might be changed by placing an emphasis on these simple principles. Click here to read Smith’s article on The Daily… Read more»

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A Touch of Advent Humor

Ed Spivey Jr., art director and humor columnist for Sojourners, offers “Nine Tips to Help You Survive Advent.” This tongue-in-cheek list will give you a chuckle and illumine the true importance and meaning of this season. (Photo by Paul Holloway used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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For Granted– From Whence Cometh Your Food?

JUST LIVING Blog Have you started your preparation and cooking for Thanksgiving yet? For most of us here in North America, the meal will be a dandy one replete with family recipes, everyone’s favorites, and a table or buffet filled with delicacies. Even those who will be sharing community meals or serving in shelters and… Read more»

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For Granted–Frugal Finds

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No more will our blogger take for granted her spouse’s ability to find useful and frugal items that meet a need perfectly. Read on for the story of the $3.00 food processor. (Photo: Rob Blezard)

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For Granted… Soap and Water

JUST LIVING Blog–This is the first in a series entitled “For Granted” that will examine the many things we take for granted amidst our abundance in North America. Plentiful access to soap and water is a good way to “come clean” and kick off the conversation. (Photo by the Italian voice used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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Stewardship “Bieber-Style”

Young pop sensation Justin Bieber is much more than bubblegum and grins. Click here to read a chapter from Cathleen Falsani’s new book, BELIEBER!, and learn how one 17-year-old is living out his faith in words, song, AND action. (Photo by Snow Mojito used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Feasting on Gratitude Stewardship Resource

Here’s a new six week stewardship resource from the Episcopal Church USA called Feasting on Gratitude. Six contributing writers offer reflections on giving, gratitude, stewardship, and generosity connected to the Gospel readings for October 2 through November 6, All Saints Sunday. PDF bulletin inserts and weekly reflections are available in English and Spanish. Photo by… Read more»

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Trusteeship: Antidote to Economic Collapse?

Could an attitude of trusteeship turn our economic ship from one of greed and over-consumption into a sustainable system that provides opportunity for all rather than for few? Michael Nagler thinks so. Read on to decide for yourself. (Photo by Ernst Vikne used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)