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Seven lessons learned from the generosity of Jesus

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How should a faithful Christian handle finances, when Jesus’ example and instructions make no sense according to the world’s economy and values? Seedbed.com offers seven lessons from Jesus about life in God’s economy. (Photo: ThrasherDave, Creative Commons)

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For Earth Day 2021 study care for God’s creation

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Here’s a gem of a teaching tool you can use for your congregation’s Earth Day celebration: “Awakening to God’s Call to Earthkeeping.” Produced by the ELCA, this 50-page curriculum covers a wide variety of topics in four sessions. We all need to “awaken” as the world’ environmental crises become more severe. Free PDF. (ELCA photo)

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Teach God’s people how (and why) to tithe

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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)

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Teach folks to have an ‘attitude of gratitude’

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“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 […]

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Teach, inspire whole life stewardship for Lent

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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 […]

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‘Our Daily Gifts’ teaches about thankfulness

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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. […]