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SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day Five

June 5, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

‘Just Living’ Blog
Our blogger just finished day five of the SNAP to it June Food Stamp Challenge and offers some tips for reducing food waste and musings on fried chicken from scratch.

SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day Four

June 4, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard 1 Comment

‘Just Living’ Blog
Today is day four of the challenge, and our blogger reports from the road about the pleasures of food, hospitality, and family gatherings.

SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 30

June 3, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard 1 Comment

‘Just Living’ Blog
The SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge is history, but the reality is still very much with us. What will you do? What will I do? Better yet, what will WE do?

Enraptured!

June 2, 2010 By Rob Blezard Leave a Comment

“IT’S PERSONAL” Blog After a decade or more of resistance, I have finally surrendered to the theology of the Rapture. I’m certain the Rapture will take place in the not-too-distant future — probably before the end of President Palin’s second term. For those who have somehow missed the cultural juggernaut, Rapture theology holds that the […]

The Many Faces of Mercy

May 30, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard 4 Comments

Lectionary Reflection for Sunday, June 6, 2010
Second Sunday after Pentecost Year C
How about taking a slightly different approach to this week’s texts? Consider as the key point that God does provide and mercy has a face–yours.

What to do with more time than money? Help yourself to good health!

May 25, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard 1 Comment

‘Just Living’ Blog

The way to good health is often simpler than we like to think. Read on for tips and ideas that are inexpensive and accessible for almost everyone.

The Divine Ensemble

May 24, 2010 By Sharron R. Blezard 4 Comments

LECTIONARY REFLECTION for May 30, 2010
Trinity Sunday, Year C

Finding an image to communicate the mystery of the Holy Trinity is a daunting task, and one that will never yield a perfect result. However, this writer gives it one more stab, borrowing an image from the actor’s toolkit.

Proclaiming stewardship: A guide for sermons and temple talks

May 21, 2010 By the Rev. Susan K. Hedahl 1 Comment

By the Rev. Dr. Susan K. Hedahl
Before public proclamation, it is necessary to ask: Where have we been? As a congregation, what gifts do we already employ for ourselves and others? Where do we hope to be in the months, the years ahead? Which resources do we need to consider, expand, develop?

Giving hilariously: No-nonsense stewardship

May 21, 2010 By the Rev. Ronald Lavin 1 Comment

By the Rev. Dr. Ron Lavin
The biblical corrective for mediocrity is joyful generosity. Stewardship Sunday is challenge to stop having a Lutheran Lite faith, rise above mediocrity, and get involved as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Rise above mediocrity, greed, selfishness, and fear.

More than tipping — tithing!

May 20, 2010 By The Rev. Roy Roderick Leave a Comment

By The Rev. Roy Roderick
Although followers of Christ are not to expect thanks for sharing the Good News entrusted to them, this does not mean that no gratitude is necessary in religion. For faith, ingratitude is a tragedy. As King Lear said in the day of his own tragedy, “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child.” So many never even give to God a grace before a meal, but feel compelled to offer a tip to the server afterwards.