Share this message with your friends and congregation: An inclination to give is written on your soul, no matter how muted it may be by your present concerns or lack of belief. Church Leader Insights explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The 15 biggest environmental problems of our lifetime
From plastic pollution to toxic chemicals all around us, it’s no secret that the world is in trouble from many environmental threats that demand immediate action, but which are the most pressing? Earth.org lists the priorities. (Photo: aussiegirl, Creative Commons)
Church finances: balancing the practical and spiritual
Should a church be run as a prudent business or as spiritual enterprise that cares not for money? The Lewis Center for Church leadership says this false dichotomy is unproductive and suggests a balance. (Photo: Creative Commons)
As the Body of Christ, we’re all in this together
RCL reflection, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year C. Jan. 19, 2025. This week’s Epistle lesson provides a perfect occasion to preach about how we are gathered as Christ’s Body. In today’s divided culture, it’s a message we need badly. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
Coveting: The least understood commandment
It’s not just teenage confirmation students who don’t get coveting, but our whole culture. Our consumer economy runs on covetousness, disguised as “keeping up with the Joneses.” Biblestudytools explores. (Photo: PublicDomainPictures)
Is your church ready for cryptocurrency donations?
Cryptocurrency emerged on the financial scene relatively recently, but it seems it’s here to stay. With more investors getting involved, churches will likely start getting crypto donations. SmartChurchManagement explores. (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative Commons)
Chemicals in food packaging can harm your health
Some 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging have been in human beings. Researchers said some of them are hazardous to human health. The study, and others like it, are leading to calls to rethink how our food is packaged, stored and prepared. NPR reports.
Jesus turns the ordinary into the extraordinary
RCL reflection for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C. January 19, 2025. Jesus’ first miracle in John’s Gospel – turning water into wine – sets the themes for his ministry: Abundance, celebration, community, and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. The Rev. Micah Kray explores. (Photo by Creative Commons)
Steward relationships, February Toolkit urges
Friends, family and neighbors are precious gifts from God. February, the month of love, is the perfect occasion to begin, nourish and deepen all sorts of relationships, advises this month’s Toolkit newsletter. Also, weekly RCL-based bulletin snippets.
Martin Luther King Jr. and the soul of leadership
MLK possessed a uniquely dynamic leadership style. As we observe his special day, church leaders can learn from his powerful integration of prayer and contemplation with a profound commitment to decisive and loving action in the world. Transforming Center explores.
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