As summer approaches and a lot of us want to slim down, visions of sweaty workouts loom large. But this article from Oprah suggests that we don’t start in the gym, but the kitchen. (Photo: Sheila Brown, Publicdomainpictures)
What will Social Security look like when you retire?
Many Americans – correctly – worry about the future of Social Security as the rising number of retirees further strain its finances. What’s the real picture? What are the best and worst scenarios? How to prepare? Investopedia explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
How to grow disciples through stewardship
A giving challenge is an ideal way to invite hesitant members to commit to giving for a specified period of time and to re-engage those who may have fallen off. Raising money and disciples at the same time. (Photo: Yevkusa, Creative Commons)
Becoming branches of love
RCL Reflection for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B. May 5, 2024. Jesus continues his metaphor of vine and branches to describe the holy relationship he intends for God’s people. This week’s lection emphasizes love — the fruit we produce when we abide with him. The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell explains.
Four biblical tips for better time management
God made us each different but gave us the same number of hours in a day and days in a year. But God also gave us guidelines for how to spend this most precious commodity. Crosswalk.com explores what the bible says about time management.
Are vegetable and seed oils bad for you?
Consumption of vegetable and seed oils has increased dramatically in the last century. Consumers should be aware of growing concerns about their effects on health. This article from Healthline explains all about the oil that’s in our food.
It’s all about love, love love
RCL Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B. April 28, 2024. It’s a theme that courses through the bible: Love. This Sunday’s readings offer plenty of material to examine love as both grace and law. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: francisteresa, Creative Commons)
The power of trust and generosity
Trust and generosity are the cornerstones of ministry. Horizons Stewardship delves into this and explores how ministries can maximize their effectiveness through strategic goal-setting, data analysis, and communication. (Photo: Mark Willylis, Creative Commons)
‘Should we tithe on gross or net income’
Tithing is a biblical benchmark for faithful giving, but is it a mandate? What if we can’t afford it? And if we tithe, should we tithe on our net or gross? Crown Financial Ministries explores the issue and concludes that there’s flexibility in tithing. (Photo: Tax Credits, Creative Commons)
May Toolkit explores foundation of stewardship
There’s a principle that provides the foundation of biblical stewardship. That’s the topic of the free newsletter article in your free Stewardship Toolkit, which includes RCL-based Sunday bulletin snippets. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
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