Often lost in the amplified frenzy of Advent and Christmas is the meaning and importance of Epiphany. Use the opportunity of the post-Christmas lull to teach about this important (and often overlooked) season. From BuildingFaith.com. (Photo: Jussi D. Brito, Creative Commons)
As global environmental crisis continue imperil sustainable life on our planet, this year saw developments on many fronts. The Sierra Club gives a succinct summary of the good, the bad and the ugly of 2021. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
The holidays are not a time of joy for millions of people, but rather one of grief, longing and sadness. In fact, our culture’s ‘happy holiday’ frenzy can only deepen the sadness. Psychology Today explains the causes and how to cope. (Photo: Anna Shvets pexels.com)
The end of the fiscal year and tax year is just weeks away. How is your church preparing to meet the legal requirements and standard good bookkeeping practices? This checklist from CapinCrouse can help you stay on target! (Photo: kenteegardin, Creative Commons)
Year-end is prime time for charitable giving. How is your church doing? Here are some ideas that can help your congregation finish as strongly as possible. From Horizons Stewardship. (Photo: MattX27, Creative Commons)
Make this a goal or resolution for 2022: “I will be more generous.” The spiritual discipline of generosity transforms us into people who experience the life abundant. This month’s free Stewardship Toolkit explores. (Photo: Per Erik Strandberg, Creative Commons)
Everyone enjoys special treats during the holidays, but they are often full of sugar that can cause health problems. This article from Harvard Medical School looks at the dangers of sugar and how to avoid them. (Photo: LadyDragonFlyCC, Creative Commons)
Earning just 24 cents per hour as incarcerated persons, a group of inmates saved their money to provide Christmas baskets for less fortunate inmates. We can learn much from their generosity and embodiment of a pure spirit of Christmas.
Is there a better way to observe the coming of God into the world than engaging in an orgy of shopping and partying? Advent Conspiracy thinks so. It’s a movement to recapture meaning and purpose in the season run amok by consumerism. Check out their free resources.
For 2021 the IRS is allowing charitable deductions of up to $600 for taxpayers who take the standard deduction when filing taxes. Ordinarily standard-deduction filers cannot claim a charitable deduction. The IRS explains. (Photo: 401(k) 2013, Creative Commons)
