RCL reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent, Year A: December 4, 2022
How do we have hope in a world so full of suffering and despair? And where is God? This week’s readings bear witness to the waiting, the long seasons of pain, but also the hope we have in the not-yet-realized promises of God.
We all love the Bible’s stories of Jesus’ birth, with their heartwarming characters, from the Shepherds to the Magi. But looking at them closely, we can all learn how each gave generously. From the Signatry. (Photo: brockvicky, Creative Commons)
Maybe it’s the Christmas spirit, or maybe it’s just the end of the tax year, but many Christians give most generously in the month of December. Vanco offers these 15 tips to encourage year-end donations. (Photo © June Reed – Fotolia.com)
The term of “stewardship” gets a bad rap — too narrowly associated with money. Church leaders can help by modeling stewardship to their congregations. From ChurchExecutive. (Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões, Creative Commons)
We learn as we grow, but that can be especially true in our faith journey with money. Stewardship educator Grace Pomroy explains how her financial history led her to see God’s abundance. (Photo: Kevin M. Klerks, Creative Commons)
A church in Connecticut cut its energy costs by 24 percent through an ambitious efficiency program. Yes, it cost money, but the savings paid for the program in just four years. (Photo: Miguel Tejada-Flores , Creative Commons)
From slip-and-fall injuries while hanging up decorations to overeating and drinking, the holiday season brings many health risks. BestLifeOnline tells on how to avoid problems and stay healthy. (Photo: 1989 movie poster, Christmas Vacation)
