An epidemic of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, combined with a medical system that favors those with money, is shortening the lifespan of Americans, a Washington Post report says. (Photo: Joel Mayward, Creative Commons)
What is the source of true spiritual authority?
RCL Reflection for Proper 21, Year A.
October 1, 2023.
Questioning authority goes to the heart of the matter in this week’s Gospel lesson, as the religious leaders grill Jesus about his his table-turning work. The question is still important for us to ponder today. The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
Where to start when you don’t know what to do
Congregations face so many problems, it’s easy for church leaders to get overwhelmed. This excellent free diagnostic tool from the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving can help clarify a way forward with the help of suggested resources. (Photo: Mimi K., Creative Commons)
The nuts and bolts about endowment funds
Whether your church has an endowment fund or is considering establishing one, here are some important considerations from the National Council of Nonprofits. (Photo: Pongsajapan, Creative Commons)
How extreme heat is changing just about everything
Record-breaking temperatures are disrupting life across the globe in disturbing and dramatic ways . Getpocket.com has assembled articles showing the damaging effects. (Photo: Roberto Rizzato, Creative Commons)
‘But it’s not fair!’
RCL Reflection for Proper 20, Year A. Sept. 24, 2023.
God gives away love, mercy and forgiveness so freely that it may seem unfair to us. Human nature feels anger and jealousy. But generosity is God’s nature, and our faithful response is to be grateful for all God gives us. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Toolkit explores, ‘What do we really own?’
We are born with nothing and we die with nothing, so why do we work so hard to accumulate? October’s free Toolkit explores this with a cut-and-paste newsletter article and Sunday bulletin snippets. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
10 ways to build a stewardship culture at your church
Every church leader would love to develop a church with a culture of robust, faithful generosity. Question is, how? The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas has some key insights!
‘Prescribing’ fruits and vegetables leads to better heart health
A new study concluded that when doctors prescribed fresh fruits and vegetables to patients, they showed better health hearts. What might a better diet do for your heart? Read or listen to this NPR report. (Photo: Creative Commons)
‘The church is not broke’
Though many congregations are challenged by less in offerings, as a whole churches control trillions of dollars worth of assets. Author Mark Elsdon suggests strategies to invest more resources into mission. From Faith & Leadership. (Photo: John Guccione, Pexels)
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