As the pandemic brings to light the injustices that were for so long swept under the rugs, one can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of helplessness. Perhaps these injustices were always there in broad daylight- but the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives gave us an excuse to avoid thinking about things much
Stewardship
Faithful stewardship
By Matt DeBall, coordinator of Mission Advancement Communications “The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly.” ~Luke 16:8 The call to be a faithful steward can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, the Lord Jesus not only calls us but also empowers us and equips us for the task. The parable shared
Sunday morning stewardship
Excerpted from a reflection by Grace Duddy Pomroy, senior financial educator and content developer at Portico Benefit Services, co-owner of Embracing Stewardship, LLC, and member of the Ecumenical Stewardship Center Board of Directors When I graduated from college and went to seminary, I hoped to find a church with a contemporary worship style and more
Stewardship in the small church
A reflection by H. Fred Bernhard “Tell those rich in this world’s goods to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money: which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage—to do good, to be rich in helping
Not so simple: Living in Christ
A reflection by Adam J. Copeland “Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have” (Philippians 4:11). If only simple living were actually simple. I recently found my way to a website dedicated to simple living. The author suggested hiring a style consultant to
Living lesson
Adapted from “Raising a Grateful Child” by Dr. Rich Melheim. “Example is not the main thing in life. It is the only thing.” —Albert Schweitzer I grew up in a home where thanksgiving and thanks-living were core—not only to what we did but also to who we were. Every meal at our table started with
Break through
by Matt DeBall A few weeks ago, a spring cardinal moved into a courtyard at the General Offices. I know this because she immediately started flying into a window outside my office. For more than a week she persisted, knocking on the glass over and over again. Our winged visitor reminded me of others who
Respond
Adapted from “God’s First Responders” by Michelle Cobb. Every day our attention is grabbed by news stories of public servants who respond to emergencies. They are known by their well-recognized garb: hats, boots, and coats that identify these persons as first responders in times of great need. In the local church community, we also have