RCL Reflection, Proper 18, Year B, Sept. 8, 2024. Do you have the audacious, and persistent faith of the woman in this week’s Gospel ? Have your ears been opened and your tongue set free like the man in Sidon? How is your faith? The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Brett Streuker, Creative Commons)
As Sunday school and youth groups resume for the fall, here is a dynamite Bible study on Malachi 3:10 that offers practical insight into generosity and tithing. From Youth Group Ministries. (Photo: Creative Commons)
September’s free Stewardship toolkit explores the Priesthood of All Believers and how that blesses all occupations. Newsletter article and weekly bulletin “Snippets.” From SOLI’s Rob Blezard. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
An annual stewardship drive is more than a way to generate revenue. It can also promote mission, reflection, education and community. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership offers 10 strategies. (Photo: DewFrame, Creative Commons)
In today’s religious climate, many churches struggle to make ends meet as weekly offerings decline. To cope, some are finding creative ways to add new income sources. Luther Seminary’s Grace Pomroy suggests several strategies. From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
Check out the Video Blogs from Lutherans Restoring Creation, posted by Gabrielle Irle, the organization’s Outreach Coordinator. From the family farm in Washington State, Gabrielle speaks about their work and everyday creation care.
Everyone knows that massages make you feel relaxed, but the proven medical benefits go way beyond just a pleasant feeling. Massage can help with many specific medical conditions and also improve overall mental and physical health. The Mayo Clinic reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
