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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
