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What Prevents You from Preaching about Money?

March 9, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

Australian Pastor Steve Kryger identifies five reasons we are afraid to talk about and preach about money–and, why we must change our minds and hearts. (Photo: Steve Snodgrass, Creative Commons)

Economics, Love, & Stewardship?

March 2, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

Check out UPenn Professor Jeremy Greenwood’s research into the intersection of relationships and economics, or how your love life may affect the national economy. (Photo: dc atty, Creative Commons)

Stewardship Lessons for Teens

February 19, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

Here are two free stewardship Bible studies for teens: “More than Enough” and “The Truth about Money” from the ecumenical website teensundayschool.com. (Photo: 401 (K) 2013, Creative Commons)

Church Finance Resources from the UCC

February 4, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

Here’s a collection of free, downloadable church finance resources provided by the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ. You’ll find many helpful tools here. (Photo: kenteegardin, Creative Commons)

Budgeting for Irregular Expenses

February 3, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

Budgeting for life’s irregular expenses is a real discipline and part of good personal financial stewardship. Click here for some timely tips from Joan Otto at Man Vs Debt. (Photo: taxcredits.net)

Tune in to Faith & Money

February 2, 2014 By Sharron R. Blezard

Now you can listen to some wonderful interviews on various topics dealing with faith and money! Click here to check out the Faith & Money Network’s weekly Internet radio show. This week Judy and David Osgood talk with host Mike Little about our need to give and the joy they find in giving. Click here […]

For the Love of Money

February 2, 2014 By Sam Polk

Read this compelling New York Times op-ed by Sam Polk about how he learned that loving money isn’t the answer. Polk left Wall Street and founded a non-profit organization called Groceryships that helps hungry families buy healthy food and learn how to change their eating habits in the process. (Photo: Andrew Magill, Creative Commons)

Consuming Christmas

December 1, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard

Joshua Becker provides some telling statistics about holiday shopping and consumption and suggests alternative ways of approaching Christmas gift-giving and celebrating. How might you use this article to open a discussion in your context? (Photo: c_liecht, Creative Commons)

“What Would Jesus Buy?”

December 1, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard

Here’s a documentary film produced by Morgan Spurlock and featuring performance activist Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping that’s perfect for exploring over-consumption at Christmas. Click here to access the full film on YouTube. (Photo: disrupsean, Creative Commons)

Connected to Give

November 26, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard

Check out the new study Connected to Give: Faith Communities, published by Jumpstart and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This groundbreaking research is important reading for anyone interested in stewardship and giving in faith communities. Click here for more information. (Photo: , Creative Commons)