Here is the good news and bad news about sunshine: Medical science says it’s good for our mood and our bodies, but at the same time, too much can damage our skin potentially cause cancer. What’s a person to do? Consumer Reports explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What was a church going to do with a $500,000 windfall? Well, it tithed the amount to congregants, giving everyone $242 to put toward helping others. It sparked an outpouring of generosity. Faithward.org explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection, 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C. May 11, 2025. For Good Shepherd Sunday, rich Lectionary texts highlight God’s protection and providence. For Year C, Revelation describes Jesus as both our lamb and shepherd. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The economic outlook is as choppy as it’s ever been, and experts say it’s going to be a while before things settle down. With that in mind, there are some proactive steps congregations can take to prepare for whatever lies ahead. From the Christian Stewardship Network. (Photo: DewFrame, Creative Commons)
Here’s a thought-provoking book suggestion for you. Written by Henri J.M. Nouwen, A Spirituality of Fundraising has become a Christian classic. This review from United Methodist Church Discipleship explains why it should be on your summer stewardship reading list. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Church leaders are increasingly worried about achieving financial stability while also obsessing about what the church will look like in the future. The two issues are intertwined. Logan Leadership suggests how to respond faithfully and effectively.
The relationship between a church and its donors is sacred. When nurtured, this relationship flourishes, but some pitfalls can alienate those who contribute to your cause. The UMC’s Ken Sloane lists common blunders. (Photo: Bark, Creative Commons)
Declaring “sugar is toxic,” Robert Kennedy Jr. recently touched off a firestorm of controversy, but studies show that the Health and Human Services Secretary was not wrong in his assessment. Too much sugar is linked to all sorts of problems. Harvard Medical School reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
RCL reflection. 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C. April 27, 2025. Now that we’ve rung the bells and sung “Jesus Christ is Risen Today,” the question looms: Now what? This week’s Lectionary lessons tell us that we are to be witnesses to Jesus! Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Detail, “Doubting Thomas” by Caravaggio, 1602-03)
More than his predecessors, Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, spoke out on social issues, including climate change. This essay looks at the legacy the late Pontiff had on climate change. From Scientific American. (Photo: Semilla Luz, Creative Commons)
