Lectionary Reflection, Proper 19, Year C
September 11, 2022
Ever been lost or lost some one or something you loved? If so, then you can appreciate Jesus’ stories from this week’s gospel reading. How can we learn to value one another as much as Jesus values us? (Photo: Keoni Cabral, Creative Commons)
Inflation is putting the pressure on family budget, and perhaps nowhere more than the food budget. How can folks put food on the table without sacrificing nutrition? Today.com offers some great tips. (Photo: Jack Sparrow, Pexels)
It’s only once a year, so you need to get the most out of your annual pledge campaign, right? The Episcopal Network for Stewardship shares some tips that will help your church get the results your congregation needs.
Most churches say it every week, but what can the Apostle’s Creed teach us about stewardship? Plenty, as this classic essay reveals. (Photo: Ben Sutherland Rousalts, Creative Commons)
Stewardship can be so abstract, but stories break down the barriers to make it personal and relatable. This video from Luther Seminary’s Rethinking Stewardship program explains. (Photo: Mikhail Nilov via Pexels)
Today, just 13 crops provide 80 percent of our food, but those plants may not thrive in a hotter climate. Science News reports on six food sources that may provide alternatives in the future. (Photo: Cottonbro, via Pexels)
The 10-10-80 principle is a simple formula that can help many individuals and families achieve long-term financial stability. It’s relatively easy to understand and can help you get your finances in order. From Crosswalk.com.
Congregants may be generous minded, but they still may not give generously unless the church works to create a culture of courageous giving. This article by Melvin Amerson suggests how. (Photo: Joshuatintner, Creative Commons)
Some 40 percent of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented if people pay attention to 12 key risk factors, the Alzheimers Society reports. Which risk factors are most prominent for you? (Photo: oddharmonic, Creative Commons)
With the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law, the United States took the biggest step in decades to help stall climate change, but much more is needed. Rolling Stone magazine provides an in-depth analysis. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
