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2011: The Year of Satisfaction?

2ND SUNDAY IN CHRISTMAS, YEAR A, Jan. 2, 2011
It’s time to stop bewailing what what we lack and start giving thanks for God’s abundance. Why not make 2011 “A Year of Satisfaction” for yourself and for your congregation? Instead of focusing on resolutions concentrate of being satisfied and sharing. (Photo by vectorportal used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 29

‘Just Living’ Blog
Only one more day left for the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge, and our blogger is feeling a little food stamp fatigue and a whole lot of gratitude when everything is put into perspective. Do you what the average income is worldwide? Read on to find out.

SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 24

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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 14

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Today our bloggers focuses on gratitude and counts blessings instead of sheep.

SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 12

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To market, to market our blogger does go, and lots of her budget she quickly does blow! Even through grocery shopping is a little painful, there’s plenty for which to be grateful today–and a wonderful website. Read on!

SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 30

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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?

And be thankful!

By Clint Schroeder
And, if we are indeed thankful, then surely a manifestation of that gratitude will be a generous sharing of the love and blessings we have received from a gracious God.

Happy Not-So-New Year!

Just Living: December 29, 2008
Last January, I embarked upon an experiment: 365 days without buying anything new, except for food, services, and certain items of clothing and personal care. I called it my year of “making do.”

Stewardship and Stone Pillow Slumber

Lectionary Reflection: July 14, 2008
When we humans recognize God’s divine activity in our lives, when we understand God’s radical grace and mercy in the face of our sinful nature, then a response follows.