Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year A. February 8, 2026. This week’s lessons are sure to shake us up and get us moving. God calls us to a faith that engages, confronts and works to ease the burdens of our neighbors. The Rev. Matthew D. O’Rear explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
He was a Lutheran pastor, a theologian, an anti-Nazi spy and resister executed for his anti-Hitler activities. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born Feb. 4, 1906. At age 39 he was executed. Honor him by learning and teaching his inspiring story. (Image: Creative Commons)
God’s people give for all sorts of reasons, but bone-deep generosity has nothing to do with means and everything to do with desire, says Peter Marty in this essay from The Christian Century. (Photo: Publicdomainpictures)
With Lent just a few weeks away, now’s a good time to plan to take advantage of the stewardship opportunities the season offers. This presentation from the Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Ill., has good ideas. (Photo: Public domain)
Jesus talked more about money than even heaven and hell. We should talk about it too, in a healthy, open way that is founded on biblical truth. Here are seven biblical financial essentials every Christian should know. From Lifeway. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A power-hungry world is turning to nuclear energy — planning new reactors and taking others out of mothballs. In a climate of relaxed regulation, many are sounding the alarms on the dangers to health and environment. The Hill reports.
Fresh water, available at the twist of a faucet handle, is a blessing of modern living. We use it to clean our clothes, our dishes and our bodies. But is it safe to drink? And how can we be sure? The Cleveland Clinic discusses the issues involved. (Photo: Creative Commons)
