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For Granted: $10 Jeans and Just Consumption

November 12, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

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Are $10 jeans really a bargain? Our blogger contemplates Black Friday and consumption in light of stewardship and justice. (Photo by gadgetdude used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

Fear Factor vs. Faith Factor

November 7, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Lectionary Reflection “The master was furious. ‘That’s a terrible way to live. It’s criminal to live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did you do less than the least?’ Matthew 25:26 (The Message) The parable of the talents has always made me uncomfortable. […]

For Granted–Groceries & Financial Preparedness

November 6, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

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A trip to the grocery store reminds our blogger that her daughter’s financial health and preparedness are not to be taken for granted. (Photo by gmnonic used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

Congregational Discernment and Stewardship

November 1, 2011 By Teresa Blythe

The spiritual practice of discernment may be a useful tool for congregations when it comes to matters of stewardship of money. Check out this article by spiritual director Teresa Blythe on the Patheos website. (Photo by hickory hardscrabble used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

For Granted–Frugal Finds

November 1, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

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No more will our blogger take for granted her spouse’s ability to find useful and frugal items that meet a need perfectly. Read on for the story of the $3.00 food processor. (Photo: Rob Blezard)

Christians in the Catbird Seat?

October 27, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

20th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper A26, Lectionary Reflection October 30, 2011 “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:3 Do you sit in the “catbird seat”? If so, at least according to Jesus, you may soon find yourself in for a mighty fall. Jesus offers a […]

For Granted–Halloween Candy

October 27, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

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For Granted–Halloween Candy
Just how “just” is that candy in your Halloween bag? Read on to find out. (Photo by respres used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

For Granted… Soap and Water

October 19, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

JUST LIVING Blog–This is the first in a series entitled “For Granted” that will examine the many things we take for granted amidst our abundance in North America. Plentiful access to soap and water is a good way to “come clean” and kick off the conversation. (Photo by the Italian voice used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

The Seven Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

October 9, 2011 By Len Penzo

Here’s an engaging (and entertaining) look at the seven deadly sins of personal finance from award-winning financial blogger Len Penzo. In addition to linking these sins to personal finance, Penzo suggests “penance” for the repentant in the form of additional articles on financial management. (Photo by Muffet used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

‘Pity Party’ or ‘Plenty Party’

October 5, 2011 By Sharron R. Blezard

LECTIONARY REFLECTION – What will it be…a “pity party” or a “plenty party”? With God the answer is always the latter. No matter which lesson you choose this week, there is plenty of mercy, grace, and joy to share. (Photo by khrawlings used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)