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40 Ideas for Keeping Lent Holy

From the avant garde voice of pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber comes a daily action plan to put some holiness into your Lenten observance. These are simple, everyday things that will keep Lent fresh and eye-opening.  (Photo by Steve Snodgrass, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks, Steve!)

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Down-to-Earth Theology

Our planet is in deep trouble. What to do? One of the most prophetic voices in American Christian thought, Sojourners devoted an entire issue to the environment. Every article is rich, provocative, passionate and faithful.  Includes essays by Ched Myers and Bill McKibben. (Photo by Larry Page, used by Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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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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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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Is the Gospel Offensive to You?

Sojourners Communications Director Tim King writes, “Jesus’s teaching on possessions and wealth offended people 2,000 years ago and they should still offend us today.” Read his thought-provoking and convicting blog post here. (Photo by Peat Bakke used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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U.S. Congregations Have Seen Better Days

The 2010 FACT Study (Faith Communities Today) conducted by Hartford Seminary reported something most of us already knew–many of our congregations have seen better days. Sojourner Staff member Joshua Witchger offers a summary of the findings with a link to the study in this post from the GOD’s Politics blog. Click here to read more… Read more»

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Prayer as Priority

Everything we do as disciples should begin with prayer; that is simply good stewardship and an important spiritual discipline. Here’s a fine short article from Christine Sine (from the Sojourners website) that would make a good devotional or starting point for your stewardship committee. Photo by Randy OHC used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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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!)

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The Sharing-Abundance Connection

A funny thing happens when God’s people share; abundance seems to follow. Click here to read Debra Dean Murphy’s reflection on this week’s gospel text. Photo by ericabreetoe used under Creative Commons License.

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Does Environmental Stewardship Mean Sacrifice?

Click here to read an interview with environmental activist and author Anna Clark, who believes Christians must take a lead in making sacrifices that will help our culture adapt in ways that support sustainability. Sojourners staffer Claire Lorentzen interviewed Clark at the Wild Goose Festival in North Carolina. Photo by Takver used under Creative Commons… Read more»