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)

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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)


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)


Finding it hard to make time for lengthy workouts? Experts say fitting several five-minute “exercise snacks” into your day can be just as beneficial as several long workouts a week. From UK’s fitandwell.com. (Photo: Fit Approach, Creative Commons)


Contrary to what many think, the Bible does NOT say money is the root of all evil. The relevant Scripture passage is more nuanced, giving Christians much to think about. Jamie Rohrbaugh from iBelieve.com offers some good observations. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Fulfilling ministry demands from Ash Wednesday through Easter can feel like a marathon for church leaders. To avoid burnout and exhaustion, it’s important for them to engage in proactive self-care. Here are some tips form Baptist News Global.


Lent is a season of self-discipline in body and soul. Many people “give up” something in the spirit of fasting and sacrifice. But practicing generosity as a discipline may be more spiritually rewarding. Stewardship.org.uk offers this guide. (Photo: Photo: Andrea Piacquadio)


Not for the first time, California has been hit by an “atmospheric river” that has caused widespread flooding and deaths. But what is this phenomenon, that typically has twice the regular flow of the Amazon? U.S. News Reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Though social media connects us in ways never possible just a few years ago, researchers claim that the U.S. is experiencing a “loneliness epidemic.” What can you do if your feeling lonely? Good Housekeeping reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)


RCL reflection, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B. February 4, 2024.
We moderns like to gripe that we are too busy, but Jesus’ frenetic pace in the first chapter of Mark gives us noting to complain about. Maybe we should model Jesus’ wise use of time and self-renewal. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. The Federal Trade Commission explains how to identify and foil phishers. (Photo: Creative Commons)
