Australian Pastor Steve Kryger identifies five reasons we are afraid to talk about and preach about money–and, why we must change our minds and hearts. (Photo: Steve Snodgrass, Creative Commons)
Stewardship and Lent
Among the many opportunities the Lenten season provides for us, it also gives us many chances to broaden the discussion of stewardship. In our world, which is so driven by consumerism, greed, and wealth, this season calls us to turn away from these, and look again to the one true God. Here are some ideas […]
The One Thing Christians Should Stop Saying
“I’m blessed!” How many times have you heard (or said) that phrase to describe one of life’s happy outcomes. It’s not just ubiquitous and overused, most of the time it’s also unbiblical and misleading, says blogger Scott Dannemiller. (Photo by Sharron Blezard)
5 Principles of Vision
When a ministry and its leaders are struggling, it’s often because their vision is no longer in line with the vision God has for them. Here are five principles about vision that can keep a ministry and its leader on track. From Pastors.com. (Photo by Ken Teegardin for www.SeniorLiving.org, used by Creative Commons license. )
Economics, Love, & Stewardship?
Check out UPenn Professor Jeremy Greenwood’s research into the intersection of relationships and economics, or how your love life may affect the national economy. (Photo: dc atty, Creative Commons)
Lenten Stewardship Curriculum
Perfect for small groups, an adult study group or Lenten emphasis, the folks at the Episcopal Diocese of California have put together this insightful Lenten Stewardship Curriculum that offers weekly class guides and suggestions for hands-on activities. There’s also an extensive Stations of the Cross liturgy.
Serving the Poor, Pope Francis-Style
For young, progressive Catholics in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (founded in 1956 to help college students help the poor), the new pope is inaugurating a new era: one where the issues that matter to them are back in the spotlight, says this article from The Atlantic. (Photo by John Ragai, used by Creative Commons license. […]
Dirt People: An Eco-Sermon for Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a perfect opportunity to remind people that God created us from the earth, suggests “ecopreacher” Rev. Leah Schade. “Finding ways to reconnect with the earth from which you were created is so essential to finding wholeness and being at rest in God.” (Photo by Josh Larios, used by Creative Commons license.)
Do We Need A Clergy Tax Simplification Act Of 2014?
A federal judge’s ruling that the clergy housing allowance is unconstitutional simply brings to the surface the stark reality that laws governing clergy taxation are overly complicated and in need of reform, says this columnist from Forbes magazine. He explains why the housing allowance is hardly a bonanza for all but the most highly paid […]
Stewardship Lessons for Teens
Here are two free stewardship Bible studies for teens: “More than Enough” and “The Truth about Money” from the ecumenical website teensundayschool.com. (Photo: 401 (K) 2013, Creative Commons)
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