Browsing Blezard, Sharron
A Minimalist Approach to Ministry?
Lectionary Reflection
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 4, 2010
Is Jesus advocating a minimalist approach to ministry in speaking to his followers in this week’s passage from Luke’s gospel? How does this apply to Christians today?
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 27
‘Just Living’ Blog
Did she really go dumpster diving? See what our blogger’s been up to now and what she’s learned about food waste, repurposing, and freegans.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 26
‘Just Living’ Blog
On day 26 of the SNAP Challenge, our blogger tries to be a good kitchen steward by salvaging black bean burger goop and looks to John Candy for a food repair laugh.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 25
‘Just Living’ Blog
Today our blogger interviews Kate Raiford, coordinator of Angel Food Ministries at North Shore Fellowship (PCA) and learns how personal experience led one woman to action in the name of Christ.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 24
‘Just Living’ Blog
It’s day 24 of the SNAP Challenge, and our blogger learns a lesson from a tiny plant about persistence and gratitude.
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 22
‘Just Living’ Blog
It’s day 22 and our blogger is reflecting on begging dogs and school lunches. Wondering what this has to do with the SNAP Challenge? Read on!
Keep Your Hand to the Plow–No Matter how Crooked the Furrow
Lectionary Reflection
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 27, 2010
Jesus uses an agricultural metaphor to emphasize the kind of commitment a disciple must exhibit. How does the preacher translate the image of a hand to the plow in 21st century North America?
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 21
‘Just Living’ Blog
On days 20 and 21 of the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge our blogger salivates over comfort food and wonders if SNAP budgets can afford organic grocery stores.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 19
Today our blogger climbs on the treadmill of happiness to see what connection she can find between money and happiness. Thanks to the work of Gretchen Rubin and The Happiness Project, she discovers how the connection works.
