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A Life Re-Imagined

Here’s a great story from a woman who stepped off the corporate ladder, simplified her life, and is following her calling and faith to do something about human trafficking and modern day slavery. Click here to read Kris’s story on Miss Minimalist’s blog. (Photo by Lethaargic 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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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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Shoebox Stewardship?

Professor Debra Dean Murphy invites us to think outside the familiar Christmas shoebox and look at the larger stewardship issues. Does putting a few items in a colorfully wrapped box really make the difference we imagine? (Photo by journeyguy used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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7 Billion Reasons for Good Stewardship

There are more than seven billion reasons to practice good stewardship. Watch this video to learn more. (Photo by arenamontanus used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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OWS: One Faith Leader’s Response

Most faith leaders will be asked to respond to the Occupy Wall Street events around the nation. Perhaps one is happening in your community. Click here to read Shane Claiborne’s comments on the movement in light of Jesus’ teachings about money and neighbor (originally posted on the Sojourners website). Photo by David Shankbone used under… Read more»

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For Granted–Halloween Candy

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For Granted–Halloween Candy
Just how “just” is that candy in your Halloween bag? Read on to find out. (Photo by respres used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Stewardship: Embracing all of Creation

Here’s a fine blog post by Gerry Straub entitled “A Vestige of God.” This reflection comments on  our need as stewards to embrace and sustain all of life–both the natural world and humankind. Click here to read Straub’s work and learn more about Pax et Bonum Communications and Straub’s ministry. (Photo by Zest-pk used under… Read more»

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Living the Gospel of Love

Lectionary Reflection for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost
How can so few words be so difficult to live? It sounds pretty simple on the surface: love God with all you are and have, and love your neighbor just like yourself. The challenges comes in letting go of all that hinders love. (Photo by Coolm36 used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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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!