Climate change-fueled wildfires may bring more smoke to populated areas, as the wildfires in Canada did recently to much of the United States. What’s its harm and how can we protect ourselves? Scientific American explains.
Healing for all who have ever been brought low
In this week’s Gospel Jesus brings a loving father’s daughter back to life and frees a woman from years of hemorrhages (and calling HER “daughter!). How can we relate to these stories? The Rev. Janet Hunt explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
God’s abundant promises to generous people
God has more promises in the Bible about giving than anything else. Why? Because God’s nature is to give, and we who are made in the image of God are designed to be generous, too, says Rick Warren. (Photo: Timur Weber, via Pexels)
Get your congregation involved in creation care
You want your church to do something for the environment, but where to start? This page from Lutherans Restoring Creation has lots of ideas and links to resources. What are you waiting for?
Living into God’s Kingdom by believing in abundance
We can live out our beliefs as the early church did by stewarding resources to meet the needs of all, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. (Photo: Staffs Live, Creative Commons)
What do you do with our mysterious Trinity Sunday?
RCL Reflection for Trinity Sunday, Year A. June 4, 2023
Celebrating a complicated theological mystery, Trinity Sunday presents preaching challenges but also possibilities. Elisabeth Hartwell explores. (Image: Latimore, Kelly)
Be sure your air conditioner won’t be making you sick
Air conditioners are a godsend on the hottest days of the year for older people and those with asthma or other chronic health problems. But they can also be a source of illness, especially if there is mold in the system. Consumer Reports unpacks how to keep yourself cool — and healthy — this summer.
How to plan a fun vacation while sticking to your budget
Vacation should be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean you should overspend. Here are some tips and tricks to travel smarter so you can have the vacation you deserve—all within your budget. Real Simple tells you how. (Photo: Mike Prosser, Creative Commons)
Avoid the summer giving slump in your congregation
Vacations, household projects, summer guests, events. These and other factors keep people — and their contributions — from church. Cloversites.com suggests six steps to help avoid the summer giving slump. (Photo: Joy Naylor, Creative Commons)
With the gift of the Spirit, nothing will be the same
RCL Reflection for Pentecost Sunday, Year A, May 28, 2023.
The Holy Spirit’s dramatic arrival in Acts marks a bold new era for God’s people. The Holy Spirit here to guide, empower and unite us. Nothing will ever be the same. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.
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