Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Proper 22, Year C
October 2, 2022
More is not always necessary, or even better. Take hot sauce for example. A little goes a long way. Sane goes for faith. God always gives us enough to do anything. We need only trust and be good stewards of the gift. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Messages are woven throughout the Bible about stewardship and how we are responsible for the proper use and management of everything God has entrusted to us. This study guide from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, explores.
SOLI’s free stewardship toolkit provides an original newsletter article and RCL-based “snippets” for Sunday bulletins. October’s explores your life harvest. Note: Best downloaded on a browser other than Chrome. (Photo: Neil T, Creative Commons)
It’s more important than ever that a congregation help create a culture of generosity in every aspect of church life. This podcast and article from Horizons Stewardship explores why. (Photo: www.inkmedia.eu, Creative Commons)
Many church members become fuzzy-minded looking at a line-item budget. This year try a ‘narrative budget’ that connects offerings to vital ministries. From Center for Faith & Giving. (Photo: Chris Potter, Creative Commons)
Our warming planet is changing the intensity, frequency and behavior of hurricanes, as evidenced by Hurricane Ian. Experts predict things will only get worse unless we get climate change under control. NPR reports. (Photo: NASA)
Practicing Christian mindfulness and prayer can not only bring one closer to God, but it can also reduce stress, lengthen our lives and improve our body’s responses to a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. Joan Watson explains.
