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Where Are You on the ‘Buyerarchy of Needs’

June 4, 2014 By Rob Blezard

OK, followers of Jesus the Christ, what’s your relationship with the material goods of the world? If you can work that out, you’re taking a huge step in stewardship. This handy graphic from the Story of Stuff Project can get you thinking.

Take the “Fed Up” Challenge

May 29, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

Have you seen the new documentary film Fed Up? Check out the trailer here. You can also join the “Fed Up” Sugar Free for 10 Days Challenge and access plenty of facts and useful information.

Six Habits of Highly Grateful People

May 29, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

How grateful are you? Read Jeremy Adam Smith’s thoughtful article in the UTNE Reader and find out. (Photo: Evelyn Lim, Creative Commons)

Stewardship 101

May 22, 2014 By Rob Blezard

This handy four-page PDF outlines the basic concepts involved in stewardship that confront Christians and congregations in North America, including hyper consumerism, idolatry, discipleship and commitment. Good for anyone trying to steer a godly course in our culture.

Secrets of a Giving Church

May 21, 2014 By Rob Blezard

The Christian Reformed Church is a tiny denomination with just a quarter million members, but their members give in an outsized way — more than twice the national average among Protestant churches. They are doing something right, ChristianityToday reports. (Photo by iqoncept, via bigstockphoto.com)

Sunday School Lessons: God’s Earth, Our Home

May 15, 2014 By Rob Blezard

This guide outlines Sunday school classes about for children, youth and adults about caring for God’s creation and how we can help conserve natural resources through lifestyle changes. Designed by the New Community Project for a broad faith audience, they can be adapted for your context.

Hundreds of Stewardship Sermons

May 15, 2014 By Rob Blezard

Here is the resource you need to find inspiration on how you can preach about stewardship. SermonCentral offers a trove of sermons on stewardship from pastors of every Christian tradition.

‘I Have Enough:’ Confessions of a Spiritual Renegade

May 13, 2014 By Rob Blezard

Among the most revolutionary actions a person could take in a society like ours is really no action at all. Just stop. Don’t buy any more stuff. Don’t even want to buy stuff. Just be content. A Buddhist’s observations in Utne Reader can teach Christians a lot. (Photo by Leland Francisco, used by Creative Commons […]

Take Time to De-Clutter Your Life

May 7, 2014 By Rob Blezard

Spring is here, and many people put spring cleaning high on their priority list. Along with dusting, washing and vacuuming, why not take the time to sort through your possessions and get rid of the stuff you don’t really need? Lifeway writer Jason Hayes shares his family’s experience. (Photo by Karl Sinfield, used by Creative […]