Changes in employment, inflation and other economic factors are rippling through our culture, stressing the finances of God’s people. It will affect your congregation. Carey Nieuwhof offers six ways to be prepared. (Photo: Paul Huxley, Creative Commons)
When it comes to discrepancies in church offerings, there’s always the honest mistake, and there’s also the dishonest wolf among the sheep looking for opportunities. Good counting practices can discourage both. Startchurch.com explores. (Photo: Geek Calendar, Creative Commons)
The weather is warming up, so it’s ideal to get outside, get moving, and get back in shape. One key is to not overthink it. Today.com offers some simple and practical tips to get you going. (Photo: David Hudson, Creative Commons)
The bumper sticker reads, “You’re never too young, too thin or too rich.” That’s not what the Scripture says. This Bible study looks at what God tells us is enough. From Abiding Love Lutheran Church, Cape Coral, Fla. (Photo: OER Training, Creative Commons)
Humans have three years to halt the growth of CO2 emissions, which then must fall rapidly to avert the worst effects of climate change. That was the finding of the latest IPCC report, which also suggests solutions. The BBC reports. (Photo: garryknight, Creative Commons)
Household budgets across the nation are under stress from the double whammy of inflation and energy costs soaring as a result of the Ukranian war. It’s a huge and growing problem, but Good Housekeeping has tips how to cope. (Photo: anna shvets pexels.com)
Perfect for self-study or small-group exploration, this article from Crosswalk.com gives a handy overview of Scripture references about money and wealth. It draws practical guidance for a walk of faith. (Photo: John Guccione, Pexels)
Share this breezy, fun — and incredibly thoughtful — graphic compilation with your church leaders to draft a strategy of simple steps to help in the climate crisis. A creative work of Sarah Lazarovic in YES! Magazine. (Photo: Kandyjaxx, Creative Commons)
Easter candy is a time-honored tradition and a delight for our children, but we all know that too much sugar is not good healthy. This article form USA Today advises parents on how to moderate candy without spoiling their children’s Easter celebration. (Photo: Tammy_L, Creative Commons)
“Terroir,” the word for the local environmental factors that give a particular wine or honey its distinctive flavor, can be applied to ministry, writes the director of the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program. In Faith & Leadership.
