RCL reflection , Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 26, 2026. What exactly is this life in abundance that our Good Shepherd, Jesus, promises us? And how do we obtain it? We find joy and hope in the answers to be discovered in this week’s readings. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Image: Publicdomainpictures)
How do we raise up future generations of generous people? Generosity can be taught to young people through example, practice, and reflection. Merdith McNabb of the Lake Institute for Faith & Giving explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The offering plate is still the main avenue for funding in many congregations, which is one reason why many struggle to pay the bills. What’s a church leader to do? The Presbyterian Outlook offers ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A Canadian church leader transformed her thinking about stewardship. Instead of focusing on the pressure for dollars and cents, she emphasizes faith, discipleship building and justice. From the United Church of Canada. (Photo: Creative Commons)
So maybe you are behind on your credit card payments or have a big car-repair bill you can’t pay. “Easy credit” schemes can seem so attractive, but beware! They can trap you and drain your finances! Investopedia explains. (Image: Creative Commons)
The war in Iran is releasing millions of tons of toxic chemicals and greenhouse gas, setting back the effort to fight climate change and raising health risks for people, plants and animals. The Associated Press reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
There’s a lot of hype around vaccines nowadays. Who would guess that vaccines would be more a political than a medical issue? To clear things up, Tufts Medicine’s Chief Infection Control officer debunks the most common myths. (Photo: Creative Commons)
