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Rising Concern Over Student Loans

Concern is rising over the high amount of student loan debt incurred by students at colleges in the United States. Could this ballooning debt be the next financial crisis? Good stewards should consider this possibility along with responses. Click here to read more. (Photo by DeaPeaJay used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Charles Dickens and Christian Charity

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth. Click here to read more about Dickens’ views on Christian charity and stewardship. (Photo by USM MS used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Choice and Consequence

Lectionary Reflection for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, February 12, 2012
Choices always come with consequences. Jesus understood this, but he chose to heal the leper anyway. He knew the risks his healing could bring. What about us? Are we willing to risk being a part of the healing of this world? (Photo by Dare*to*Dream used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Renewed Consumer Confidence Leaves Frugality Behind

As the economy shows some hopeful signs of rebound, a new study finds that Americans are leaving their new frugality behind in favor of old ways. Click here to read the article by David Mielach posted on the MNN website. (Photo by 401K used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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What We Come to Do

Lectionary Reflection for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 5, 2012

Dear colleagues in ministry, this week’s lessons offer hope for the weary, the wounded, the wanderer, and you. God loves you and wants to lift you up so that you can continue what you came to do. (Photo by Carl Chapman used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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About Authority…

Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany January 29, 2012 They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching – with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee. –… Read more»

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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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Redeeming Mammon

Click here to read Rev. Canon Dr. Peter Dominy’s fine and provocative doctoral thesis entitled De-Coding Mammon: Money in Need of Redemption.  “As was already suggested by Jacques Ellul fifty years ago, I argue that money must be understood as a cosmic power to which we are all subject and which is in need of… Read more»

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Ample Harvest Helps You Help Others

Calling all gardeners who have a passion for good food, fighting hunger, and stewardship: here’s a group dedicated to getting your excess food to those who need it most in the local community. Click here to learn more about ampleharvest.org and how you can become involved.  Ample Harvest offers an excellent way to keep excess… Read more»

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Environmental Stewardship–A Privilege

The Alabama Faith Council offers a series of action items aimed at helping people of faith and worshiping communities become better stewards of the environment. Click here for 10 steps you can take, along with a selection of useful links and tools. The AFC reminds us that “taking care of the Earth is not just… Read more»