Largely because it marks the end of the tax year and most fiscal calendars, December is the best month for donations at many churches. Church Tech Today offers 10 tips for making the most of year-end giving. (Photo: Pexels)
Gratitude brings happiness and may lengthen your life
Studies show that gratitude can enhance emotional and social well-being, improve sleep, lower depression risks and improve heart health. New research shows it may even lengthen your life. Harvard Medical School reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Halloween food safety tips for parents
Kids love Halloween for the fun parties, the sensational costumes, and the candy they get by going door-to-door. But parents need to be on the lookout to make sure the items in their bags are definitely treats and not tricks! The FDA reports. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
Should time and talent be part of your annual appeal?
In addition to their financial gifts, should time and talent be part of your church appeal? The short answer is: It depends! All the approaches to time and talent stewardship have plusses and minuses. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership explains.
U.S. rivers experiencing intense warming
A study of nearly 1,500 river locations over the last four decades shows that the frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves is increasing, posing a threat to many species that are adapted to cooler temperatures. NBC News reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
When debt is a BIG red flag in relationships
Things are going well in your relationship, but then your partner reveals they owe a sizeable amount of money but they have been hiding it from you. The implications are huge for the relationship’s trust, honesty and longevity. ShareSaveSpend.com explores.
How the sin of greed can destroy your life
“Be on your guard against all kinds of greed,” Jesus says in Luke 12:15. To be on our guard, we really need to know what exactly greed is, why is it a sin, and how does it work on our our souls. this article posted on Crosswalk.com explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Take steps to make your congregation safer
Recent incidents of church vandalism and violence have many leaders asking, “How safe is our congregation? And how can we know for sure?” This article from The Lead Pastor offers a handy checklist of 11 things to consider. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
Here is why you should consider getting a flu shot this year
With all of the talk about vaccines these days, many people are wondering whether and why they might get a flu shot. The American Council on Science & Health explains that although flu shots aren’t perfect, they are worth getting. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘Woe to us who are at ease’
RCL reflection for Proper 21, Year C. September 28, 2025. Led by Jesus’ parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, this week’s lessons provide plenty of material for a sermon raising questions not only of financial stewardship but also relationships with our needy neighbors. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Ed Yourdon, Creative Commons)
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