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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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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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Life, Meaning, & Money

According to philosopher Jacob Needleman, understanding one’s relationship to money is key to discovering meaning and purpose in one’s life. Click here to read Jurriaan Kamp’s interview with Needleman from odewire. (Photo by used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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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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Conversing about Stewardship

Here’s a fine resource from the Episcopal Church USA that invites worshiping communities into conversation about stewardship. Entitled Companions on the Way: Conversations on Money, Discipleship, and Stewardship, this short video features Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann and Rev. Laurel Johnston, Program Officer for Stewardship, ECUSA. Click here for more information.

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Stewardship & Personal Responsibility

Author and financial blogger Trent Hamm reflects on the controversial phrase found on money minted in the United States: “In God we trust.” His take is that there is some personal responsibility and action involved, too. Click here to read Hamm’s thoughts. (Photo by Sh4rp_i used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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You Are Invited

Lectionary Reflection for the Second Sunday after Epiphany
January 15, 2012
“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” asks Nathanael. Many folks today ask the same thing about the church. You are invited to open your eyes, to come and see. (Photo by Hans van de Bruggen used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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What Time Is It?

Notice how many homes have ditched the decorations before the 12 days of Christmas are even close to being up? For David Henson following the Christian Calendar is an act of civil disobedience and a way of redeeming time. Click here to read his article posted on the Patheos website. Photo by Ömer Ünlü 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!)