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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.
Shopping: Drug of Choice for the Masses?
‘JUST LIVING’ Blog
Does shopping really make everything better? Is our consumer economy sustainable? You be the judge and weigh in with your experiences and opinions.
Problematic Preaching about Bigger Barns
Lectionary Reflection
August 1, 2010, 10th Sunday after Pentecost
How do we preach about the freedom in Christ that allows us to fling wide the barn doors and let go of our “stuff” and resources? This week’s text from Luke’s gospel offers a fine albeit problematic opportunity for the preacher who is willing to take some risks.
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.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 18
‘Just Living’ Blog
It’s day 18 of the SNAP to it Challenge, and even though our blogger is on the downhill side of the month, she’s still trying to figure out exactly what lessons are being learned. Check out the search engine Goodsearch on the website of the day recommendation. It’s a great way to help your favorite charity with a few clicks of your mouse.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 17
‘Just Living’ Blog
Read “Karen’s” story. Chances are you know someone just like her. If you don’t, then maybe it’s time for you to get to know a Karen. Check out Barbara Ehrenreich’s thoughtful blog post, too.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 16
‘Just Living’ Blog
It took the sad but true tale of a bacon-thieving dog to cause our blogger to consider the collision course of greed and need on day 16 of the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 12
‘Just Living’ Blog
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 10
‘Just Living’ Blog
One third of the way through the SNAP Challenge, our blogger ruminates on freedom of choice, how our choices are not value-neutral, and how what we choose makes a difference.
