Holiday spending can squeeze your budget, but freebies and cheapies can help offset costs. Knowing where to look can help you save on gifts, fun, travel, decor and entertaining. Fidelity financial explains.
Grace is the gift that changes everything
RCL reflection for Reformation Sunday, Year B. October 27, 2024.
We are justified by grace through faith – a cornerstone of the Lutheran belief and a touchstone of the Protestant Reformation – still energizes and frees God’s people today. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
Become a Creation-Care Congregation
Lutherans Restoring Creation, a grassroots movement, has put together a detailed organizing guide for congregations that to get their members involved and active in environmental causes. Excellent resource! (Photo: Michael Coghlan, Creative Commons)
Bad economic times can be church good times
Tough economic times can cause uncertainty, but your congregation can see them as an opportunity rather than an obstacle for growth and ministry. Carey Nieuwhof explores how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
November Toolkit: Thanksgiving giving
November is the month of giving thanks, but this year make it one of giving to express thanks, your free stewardship Toolkit suggests. Includes RCL-based weekly Stewardship Snippets. From SOLI. (Photo: Dylan Foley, Creative Commons)
Are we able?
RCL reflection, Proper 24, Year B. October 20, 2024. When the Sons of Zebedee ask him for a favor, Jesus asks them the key question: “Are you able” to do the job? It’s the key question we modern-day disciples have to ponder as we follow Jesus. The Rev. Linda F. Bell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What the Bible says about stewardship and giving
You don’t have to look very far in Scripture to discern how giving and loving serve as undercurrents of God’s relationship with us. The Bible is the ultimate stewardship and giving resource. This Luther Seminary blog post explores.
Too much Halloween candy is bad for children
Halloween too often offers children a smorgasbord of candy that can pose health risks because of excessive sugar content and risk of allergens from nuts and other ingredients. Jefferson Health offers guidance.
A beginner’s guide to making investments
Achieving financial security often requires making smart choices, but with a bewildering number of options for saving and investing, it’s hard to chose wisely. This article from Fortune helps clarify things for newbie investors. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘Affluenza’: In Jesus’ day?
RCL Reflection, Proper 23, Year B. October 13, 2024. Mark’s story of Jesus and the rich man offers a variety of preaching points about the spiritual dangers of prosperity. It shows that “Affluenza” is not a modern ailment. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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