With Lent just a few weeks away, now’s a good time to plan to take advantage of the stewardship opportunities the season offers. This presentation from the Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Ill., has good ideas. (Photo: Public domain)
Seven financial facts every Christian should know
Jesus talked more about money than even heaven and hell. We should talk about it too, in a healthy, open way that is founded on biblical truth. Here are seven biblical financial essentials every Christian should know. From Lifeway. (Photo: Creative Commons)
We are fishers of people
Revised Common Lectionary reflection for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A. January 25, 2026. Epiphany is the season of new understandings and revelations. This week we learn the special way that Jesus wants us to participate in his mission for the world — by being “fishers of people.” Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘Super flu’ strain causing especially heavy outbreak
Doctor offices and hospitals across the globe are swamped with patients afflicted with the H3N2 flu strain – dubbed “super flu” this year. What is this virulent strain, and how can we help protect ourselves? Today.com reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Discover Ash Wednesday’s history and deep meaning
Ash Wednesday begins the church season of Lent by marking the foreheads of the faithful with ashes. Read about this peculiar – but profound tradition and how it came to be. From Catholicus.eu (European Catholics). (Photo: Creative Commons)
Monthly stewardship reflections for 2026
Here’s a resource to help frame your year-round stewardship efforts. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church has devised monthly themes and reflections to help explore different aspects of stewardship for 2026. (Image: Creative Commons)
Behold: Stewardship as witness
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A. January 18, 2026. This is the season of revealing Jesus as God’s son. This week’s readings teach us that we reveal Jesus with our words, actions and things we point to. The Rev. Micah Krey explores. (Image: Creattive Commons)
How younger adults should plan for retirement
Statistics prove that compared to their Boomer parents, younger adults face a more challenging complex economic reality as they plan retirement. That’s why it’s critical they start early. Forbes magazine has tips on how to get going. (Photo: Pexels)
2025 wasn’t the hottest ever, but very close
The year 2023 still holds the record as the hottest year ever, but 2025 was close. The last three years together have been the hottest on record. Experts say the earth is barreling toward the climate brink. Scientific American reports. (Image: Creative Commons)
Plan your year-round stewardship strategy
Here is a tool set that will provide you with plenty of smart, creative and logical ideas for keeping stewardship front and center in your congregation. Great resource from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. (Image: Creative Commons)
