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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)

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Stuff Love

Though there’s nothing new in the human drive to acquire more and more of the world’s goods, advancements in our technology for consuming make current levels of consumption even more hazardous than in the past. Interesting and challenging essay from Baylor’s Center for Christian Ethics. (Photo by 401(K) 2012 Used by Creative Commons license)

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Stewardship Does a Body Good

Here’s a fine article from the Greater Good Science Center in Berkeley that summarizes research findings from 2012. The bottom line? Applying principles of stewardship and empathy to one’s life makes it more meaningful. Take the time to read this fine article and think about ways to apply these findings in your own context. (Photo: ©… Read more»

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Children & Possessions

Here’s a wonderful photo documentary featuring children from around the world with their most treasured possessions. How might you use these photos in your own context to talk about possessions, sharing, gifts, and stewardship? (Photo: © TEMISTOCLE LUCARELLI – Fotolia.com)

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Soup’s On!

Here’s a story about crock-pot soup, day-old bread, and the power of community organizing. It’s a simple way to build community and do ministry. How might it work in your context? Click here to read how Martha Bayne took a simple idea and created something special. (© RTimages – Fotolia.com)

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A Gracious Plenty

Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2013
There’s grace aplenty and a gracious plenty whenever God’s around. Why are we so miserly with all this abundance? This week’s lessons provide much food for thought. (Photo © Joshua Resnick – Fotolia.com)

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Clergy Health: Good and Bad News

Here’s a comprehensive look at the state of clergy health drawing widely on available literature. Published by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary, this 29 page report offers a mixed picture of the state of the physical and emotional of those engaged in professional church leadership. (Photo © Warren Goldswain – Fotolia.com)

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Gleanings from the Widow

Here’s a lovely short blog post by Liz Crowder from the live58: website about what she learned from the story of the Widow’s Mite. How might you explore this story in your own context? (Photo © ozphotoguy – Fotolia.com)

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Fear, Faith, & Where We Belong

Second Sunday in Lent Lectionary Reflection, February 24, 2013
We live in fearful and uncertain times. Yet we need not fear because as Paul reminds us, “Our citizenship is in heaven…” We live by faith. Maybe that’s a message folks need to hear today. (Photo by J. Aaron Farr. Thanks!)

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Climate Change Resources for People of Faith

Looking for some good resources to discuss climate change in your congregation, with your youth group, or Christian Education community? Check out that 350.org has to offer. You’ll find all kinds of ecumenical and interfaith resources here. (Photo courtesy 350.0rg. Thanks!)