The biblical call to stewardship will lead us to foster quality of life. The quality of life that is measured only by material goods and economic factors is incomplete. This essay and workshop guide explores.
Teach God’s people how (and why) to tithe
Tithing takes serious commitment. But if we invite people to give a hefty portion of their hard-earned income, even for the greatest cause in the world, we need to teach them not only how but also why doing so is in their best interest. Thoughtful essay from Joe McKeever. (Photo: Tax Credits, Creative Commons)
Teach folks to have an ‘attitude of gratitude’
“Gratitude is a miracle-creating attitude. It has the power to transform seemingly unsolvable situations,” writes Rick Warren. Moreover, it’s a key to becoming a good steward of God’s abundance. In this article from pastors.com Warren lists the steps to developing an “attitude of gratitude” that you can learn and teach others. (Photo: Tiger Girl, Creative […]
Teach, inspire whole life stewardship for Lent
God’s people are yearning for tools and help them draw closer to the divine. Here are a number of resources that you can use to help Lent be a time of focus on stewardship of our time, talent, treasure, and planet. From a variety of sources and in a number of formats, this downloadable PDF […]
‘Our Daily Gifts’ teaches about thankfulness
We could all use a refresher course in gratitude, so this exercise is right on. “Our Daily Gifts” is a contemplative practice that helps participants explore all the gifts we receive from God’s abundance. It may be used in an educational or worship setting, with people of all ages. From the Episcopal Diocese of California. […]
Christian mindfulness helps reveal God in daily life
How can we connect with God in our daily lives? When we’re rushing through the stress of everyday life, it can be hard to recognize God’s presence. Christian mindfulness can help us become aware of God in our daily lives. From calminggrace.com. (Photo: Kevin Valerio via Pexels)
Free Christmas Bible studies for people of all ages
Bible study is a great way to help God’s people understand the true meaning and joy of Christmas. To help you plan, LifeWay is offering something for everybody — a variety of studies for people of all ages. (Photo: Pascal Volk, Creative Commons)
Three teaching points for Advent education
The church season of Advent is steeped in mystery and holiness, yet many churchgoers see it only as the onramp to Christmas. To help people understand and, thus, appreciate the fullness of advent, Building Faith has these three teaching points, complete with links for further study. (Photo: Pavel Hadzinki, Creative Commons)
Thanksgiving ideas for Sunday school
Whether your Christian education program is via online Zoom sessions or in-person classes, Thanksgiving offers a wonderful opportunity to teach about important faith principles and values we all hold dear, such as abundance, providence, gratitude and sharing. Here are some great ideas from childrensministry.com. (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative Commons)
Discover the Bible’s ‘manna principle’
It’s hard to see God’s providence as sufficient when the consumer culture all around us is living in “accumulation mode.” This hands-on Bible study/exercise helps participants understand the power of generosity to unlock enough for all of God’s people. From the United Church of Canada. (Photo: OER Training, Creative Commons)
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