‘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 Challenge–Day Seven
‘Just Living’ Blog
Today our blogger shares some of her story and why she is so committed to issues of poverty, hunger, and justice. The subjects may be controversial but we refuse to dialogue and get to know our neighbors at our own peril.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day Six
‘Just Living’ Blog
Day six of the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge left our blogger both thankful for the bounty of choice she has to maximize her food dollar but concerned that many Americans live in “food deserts.”
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.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 30
‘Just Living’ Blog
The SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge is history, but the reality is still very much with us. What will you do? What will I do? Better yet, what will WE do?
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day Two
‘Just Living Blog’
On day two of the SNAP to it Foodstamp Challenge our blogger is still going strong but wonders if special order breakfasts may be her undoing. Check out the Website of the Day–Feeding America.
SNAP to It: The June Food Stamp Challenge
‘Just Living’ Blog
Do you relish a challenge? Do you consider poverty an issue of justice? If so, consider joining Sharron and others around the country for the June Food Stamp Challenge. Just how low can you go with your food budget?
The Gift of Water (Living and Otherwise)
LECTIONARY REFLECTION: May 16, 2010
Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C
This week’s texts speak of unity in Christ and living water freely given to all who are thirsty. Christians today have the opportunity both to point to the Living Water and to see that all of God’s children have access to clean water. Share the good news, and give so that others may live.
Spark a Conflagration of Light and Hope
Lectionary Reflection: November 3, 2008
We live in uncertain times fueled by economic disaster, war, poverty, and contentious politics. The easiest thing to do would be to circle the proverbial wagons and hunker down with passing thanks that we at least have roofs over our heads.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Lectionary Reflection: September 29, 2008
Looking at Jesus’ parable of the greedy tenants on this Sunday’s lectionary, our columnist found a caution for us today. “Jesus’ words bring us a harsh reminder of how far we fall from God’s will.
