‘Just Living’ Blog
It’s day 22 and our blogger is reflecting on begging dogs and school lunches. Wondering what this has to do with the SNAP Challenge? Read on!

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‘Just Living’ Blog
It’s day 22 and our blogger is reflecting on begging dogs and school lunches. Wondering what this has to do with the SNAP Challenge? Read on!


Lectionary Reflection
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 27, 2010
Jesus uses an agricultural metaphor to emphasize the kind of commitment a disciple must exhibit. How does the preacher translate the image of a hand to the plow in 21st century North America?


‘Just Living’ Blog
On days 20 and 21 of the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge our blogger salivates over comfort food and wonders if SNAP budgets can afford organic grocery stores.


Today our blogger climbs on the treadmill of happiness to see what connection she can find between money and happiness. Thanks to the work of Gretchen Rubin and The Happiness Project, she discovers how the connection works.


‘Just Living’ Blog
It’s day 18 of the SNAP to it Challenge, and even though our blogger is on the downhill side of the month, she’s still trying to figure out exactly what lessons are being learned. Check out the search engine Goodsearch on the website of the day recommendation. It’s a great way to help your favorite charity with a few clicks of your mouse.


‘Just Living’ Blog
Read “Karen’s” story. Chances are you know someone just like her. If you don’t, then maybe it’s time for you to get to know a Karen. Check out Barbara Ehrenreich’s thoughtful blog post, too.


‘Just Living’ Blog
It took the sad but true tale of a bacon-thieving dog to cause our blogger to consider the collision course of greed and need on day 16 of the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge.


‘Just Living’ Blog
Half way over or 15 more days to explore and learn? So much depends on how we look at any subject. What are you thinking about hunger and poverty? How are you helping to provide education and change?


‘Just Living’ Blog
Today our bloggers focuses on gratitude and counts blessings instead of sheep.


Lectionary Reflection for June 20, 2010
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Things weren’t going so hot for Elijah, prophet of God. In fact, he was so undone that he asked God to let him die. Instead, God asks a question. How would you answer if God asked you the same question?
