Easter is just weeks away, so why not prepare by learning or teaching about God’s most astonishing miracle — the resurrection of Jesus. What does it mean for us today. Simplybible.com offers a study.
The best 10 daily strength training exercises
You don’t need to join a fancy gym or expensive exercise equipment to build strength. You can do these 10 strength-training exercises without leaving home. Bustle magazine tells you how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
New eating habits can help save the environment
Take a bite out of climate change! Agriculture, particularly meat production, is a major contributor to climate change. A simpler diet is healthier for the planet — and you! The U.N. reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Causing a stir, ushering in something new
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year B, March 3, 2024. In this week’s Gospel lesson, Jesus begins his ministry with a miracle and a bold stand against religious exploitation. Jesus shakes up the religious status quo, with big implications for us today. (Image: Creative Commons)
‘My theology of money’
A onetime banker and now a pastor, the Rev. William B. MacLean does a deep dive into the Bible to explore the meaning, purpose and responsibility associated wealth for a follower of Jesus. A weighty and thought-provoking read from Luther Seminary’s Word and World.
A practical guide to a great Easter offering
Easter is one of two Sundays when you can count on a larger-than usual crowd in church, so it’s wise to think plan for a big offering. But how? Writing in The Stewardship Journal, Mark Brooks offers some insights. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The art and discipline of remembering
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year B. February 25, 2024.
Our faith requires us to remember all the wonderful things that God has done for us, but holy remembering invites us to pass on the stories and memories we cherish. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
March Toolkit: Lenten thoughts about wealth
Lent, the time for self-examination, gives us the perfect opportunity to look at our relationship with money. The March Stewardship Toolkit explores the topic with a newsletter article and Sunday bulletin snippets. (Photo: Bill Hillegas, Creative Commons)
Try a ‘financial Sabbath’ as a faith discipline
Fasting and taking a Sabbath helps clarify our lives, strengthen faith and align us with God’s priorities. What about a “financial sabbath”? Building Faith from Virginia Theological Seminary explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Cloth diapers: Better for the earth and babies
Americans throw away 27.5 billion disposable diapers a year, resulting in tens of millions of tons of waste. Moreover, scientists have found potentially harmful chemicals in disposables. Green America suggests cloth diapers. (Photo: Creative Commons)