It’s more important than ever that a congregation help create a culture of generosity in every aspect of church life. This podcast and article from Horizons Stewardship explores why. (Photo: www.inkmedia.eu, Creative Commons)
Hurricane Ian’s path shows climate change’s impact
Our warming planet is changing the intensity, frequency and behavior of hurricanes, as evidenced by Hurricane Ian. Experts predict things will only get worse unless we get climate change under control. NPR reports. (Photo: NASA)
What does the Bible say about stewardship?
Messages are woven throughout the Bible about stewardship and how we are responsible for the proper use and management of everything God has entrusted to us. This study guide from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, explores.
True wealth
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, Proper 21, Year C
September 25, 2022
There’s really no way to skirt the issue of wealth, poverty, and economic justice. These important themes are woven throughout this week’s lessons. Here are some thoughts and ideas to help you explore the issues in preaching and worship. (Photo: Cea, Creative Commons. Thanks!)
‘Narrative budgeting’ helps simplify church finance`
Many church members become fuzzy-minded looking at a line-item budget. This year try a ‘narrative budget’ that connects offerings to vital ministries. From Center for Faith & Giving. (Photo: Chris Potter, Creative Commons)
Enjoy the many benefits of mindfulness and prayer
Practicing Christian mindfulness and prayer can not only bring one closer to God, but it can also reduce stress, lengthen our lives and improve our body’s responses to a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. Joan Watson explains.
Catastrophic drought grips Europe’s once-verdant nations
This summer Europe joined the American West and many other parts of the world in suffering from a catastrophic sustained drought. Climate change is to blame for record heat and lack of rain. The Los Angeles Times reports.
October ‘Toolkit’ explores stewarding ‘life harvest’
SOLI’s free stewardship toolkit provides an original newsletter article and RCL-based “snippets” for Sunday bulletins. October’s explores your life harvest. Note: Best downloaded on a browser other than Chrome. (Photo: Neil T, Creative Commons)
Precious in God’s sight
Lectionary Reflection, Proper 19, Year C
September 11, 2022
Ever been lost or lost some one or something you loved? If so, then you can appreciate Jesus’ stories from this week’s gospel reading. How can we learn to value one another as much as Jesus values us? (Photo: Keoni Cabral, Creative Commons)
How to save on your food without sacrificing nutrition
Inflation is putting the pressure on family budget, and perhaps nowhere more than the food budget. How can folks put food on the table without sacrificing nutrition? Today.com offers some great tips. (Photo: Jack Sparrow, Pexels)
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