Advent begins Dec. 1. This year help enrich your and your church’s experience of Advent with a free online devotional. Teach your congregants how to access and use devotionals to draw close to God and find the Holiness of the holidays. Here are links to some good ones.
Perfect for an Advent study or to compliment a stewardship emphasis, this free download from the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod features 24 bible-based devotions. Inspiring, thought-provoking. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What’s the best way to learn biblical gratitude? By reading the Bible, of course. Make November a month of Thanksgiving month by meditating on a Bible verse dealing with gratitude every day. From Prayerlit.com. (Photo: Creative Commons)
You don’t have to look very far in Scripture to discern how giving and loving serve as undercurrents of God’s relationship with us. The Bible is the ultimate stewardship and giving resource. This Luther Seminary blog post explores.
Here’s a comprehensive resource for you or your study group. The 81-page pdf guide from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a deep look at stewardship from faithful and practical standpoints. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Patience is key in stewarding healthy relationships and handling problems. But in a culture where patience is in short supply, this Bible study provides insight. From situations of our lives, From Life, Hope & Truth. (Photo: Creative Commons)
As Sunday school and youth groups resume for the fall, here is a dynamite Bible study on Malachi 3:10 that offers practical insight into generosity and tithing. From Youth Group Ministries. (Photo: Creative Commons)
People ask, “How much should I give?” A answer is simply 10 percent of income. Controversial, yes, but it has biblical roots. This thoughtful essay from Crosswalk.com explains how you can teach congregants about tithing. (Photo: Tax Credits, Creative Commons)
The ELCA’s benefits ministry developed the “Wholeness Wheel” to help people find balance in their spiritual lives. This eight-week Bible study aims to bring the Wheel’s teachings deeply into the lives of participants.
It’s been more than 25 years since PBS’s breakthrough program “Affluenza” pointed out the destructive power of overconsumption. This 2003 books review, exploring the faith dimensions of Affluenza, still holds much truth. From Baylor University.
