Jesus had it right — “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Evidence shows that when we give our money away, it’s not just the recipients who are blessed. We also find their our lives and wellbeing greatly enhanced. From MarketWatch. (Photo: Kregg Steppe, Creative Commons)
Of course, sleep helps you feel rested each day. But while you’re sleeping, your brain and body are hard at work throughout the night to heal you, strengthen you, and make you tip-top, says this article from the National Institutes of Health. Learn the benefits of healthy sleep and how to achieve it. (Photo: Meagan, […]
As holidays in North America have become more and more commercialized they have generated more and more waste. But a few simple alternatives to the usual Easter basket of treats can not only help reduce waste but also put more meaning into the celebration. (Photo by Javcon117, Creative Commons )
Stewardship is more than just a six-week campaign in the fall, yet most congregations lack a strategy for anything else. Here, from the United Methodist Church, is a handy guide with links to help keep financial stewardship awareness simmering all year long.
Financial stewardship is not only a matter of faithful giving but of faithful living, writes author and pastor Mark Allen Powell. In response to the gospel, we surrender our lives so that we may be the people God wants us to be. From the Journal of Lutheran Ethics. (Photo by Wellford, via Bigstockphoto.com)
Remaining physically active as we grow older could help to keep our muscles and immune systems robust, according to two inspiring new studies of older recreational cyclists. The New York Times reports that immune systems and muscles especially benefit. (Photo: David Hudson, Creative Commons)
Stewardship is not about fundraising, but rather God’s mission in the world, and our mission as followers of Jesus . This resource from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship lists Bible verses for study, as well as a format for stewardship and adult education groups.
It’s a part of every church leader’s learning curve: How to have adult conversation with God’s people about about money. It’s hard, often embarrassing, but engaging people honestly and openly about money is essential, says this writing from the Episcopal Church Foundation. (Photo: Daniel Dionne, Creative Commons)
This is a great all-in-one resource for your congregation’s monthly stewardship communications. You’ll find “cut-and-paste” short “Stewardship Snippets” tied to the RCL readings for every Sunday’s bulletin, articles for your monthly newsletter or website. Also links for resources to “Teach,” “Preach,” “Lead,” “Think’, and “Do” stewardship. Prepared by SOLI web editor Rob Blezard. (Photo: Ken, […]
Earth Day, April 22, falls on a Sunday this year, so why not Celebrate Earth Sunday that day? Make it a celebration of the natural environment. Here are some places to get ideas and resources. EARTH DAY 2016 – Environmental Justice with Indiginous Peoples – From Creation Justice Ministries. Christian communities living in the United States have a […]
