You and I learn much about living as faithful stewards from the examples of others. For example, let’s examine the calls of two men, hoping thereby that we can examine, accept, and renew our own calls. (Illustration is Michaelangelo’s depiction of Isaiah at the Sistine Chapel.)
Consumerism Study Guides and Lesson Plans
Consumerism is arguably the dominant cultural force in the United States, but our Christian faith challenges consumerism’s assumptions. Here are six study guides — on topics ranging from “Stuff Love,” “Mastering Mammon” and “Discovering Your True Identity” — to help you explore. (Photo by Pandah, used by Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Look/See: A Simple Lesson in Evangelism
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY, Jan. 16, 2011
Evangelism does not have to be costly and complicated. In fact Jesus and John boil it down to two actions expressed by the words “look” and “see.”
Faithful Living: A Biblical Ethic of Financial Stewardship
Financial stewardship is not only a matter of faithful giving but of faithful living. In response to the gospel, we submit our lives to the rule of God, to the lordship of Christ, and to the direction of the Holy Spirit, so that we may be the people God wants us to be and have the lives God wants us to have.
Lost in Transaction
17th Sunday after Pentecost, September 19, 2010
Lectionary Reflection
Don’t let this Sunday’s texts pass by as casually as another retail transaction. We have an opportunity to open conversation and talk about how careful stewardship may affect all of God’s children in real and meaningful ways.
Be Ye Neither Hot nor Cold—Just Air-Conditioned!
‘Just Living’ Blog
Summertime…and the living is, well hot and humid. Instead of cranking the AC a few degrees cooler, our blogger is turning the thermostat up and considering the impact of being cool on the planet and her neighbors.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 23
‘Just Living’ Blog
Today our blogger has a headache from thinking about the complicated system of which the SNAP Challenge is just a miniscule part. From Gulf oil spill to plastic mustard containers, nothing is as simple as it seems.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day Eight
‘Just Living’ Blog
On day eight of the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge our blogger offers a brief history of food stamps in the USA along with links to more detailed information.
SNAP to it Foodstamp Challenge–Day Three
‘Just Living’ Blog
It’s day three of the SNAP to it Challange, and our blogger is wondering how we perceive who receive food stamps. Who should judge? What is just? It seems the issue’s not so simple.
Enraptured!
“IT’S PERSONAL” Blog After a decade or more of resistance, I have finally surrendered to the theology of the Rapture. I’m certain the Rapture will take place in the not-too-distant future — probably before the end of President Palin’s second term. For those who have somehow missed the cultural juggernaut, Rapture theology holds that the […]
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