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A recipe for home stewardship
IT’S PERSONAL BLOG – As a privileged, yuppie newspaper reporter in the 1980s, I was surprised to learn that the Salvation Army Citadel in my city was offering cooking classes for residents of its poorest neighborhood. I envisioned gourmet lessons a la Martha Stewart or Julia Child. What? Boeuf bourguignon avec champignons for the down […]
For Granted… Soap and Water
JUST LIVING Blog–This is the first in a series entitled “For Granted” that will examine the many things we take for granted amidst our abundance in North America. Plentiful access to soap and water is a good way to “come clean” and kick off the conversation. (Photo by the Italian voice used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!
Life Post- Microwave
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Is a microwave really a necessity or simply a nice thing to have? Is it a want or a need? Our blogger examines the issue after one month post-microwave. Hint: Things are still cooking right along! Photo by JoshuaDavisPhotography used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Barefootin’
Is it possible to let one’s feet do the talking when it comes to justice and equity? Or is going barefoot for a day merely a form of “slacktivism”? (Photo by pineapple9995 used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
Faithful Living: A Biblical Ethic of Financial Stewardship
Financial stewardship is not only a matter of faithful giving but of faithful living. In response to the gospel, we submit our lives to the rule of God, to the lordship of Christ, and to the direction of the Holy Spirit, so that we may be the people God wants us to be and have the lives God wants us to have.
What I Learned on My Sabbatical
When Pastor Jim Ortberg, editor-at-large of Leadership Journal, went on a seven-week sabbatical, he got a lot more than just some rest and relaxation. He learned a lesson on how to live. His advice speaks to all pastors and people of God. (Photo “Reflections in a Coffee Cup” by Gunjan Karun used by Creative Commons […]
Lessons from a Happy Closet ala Audrey: Round Two
‘Just Living’ Blog
Our blogger still aspires to simplify her wardrobe ala Audrey Hepburn’s classic style. Progress is happening, but even this aspect of “closet” stewardship is more process than destination.
SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 28
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SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge–Day 28
Our blogger is thinking about all the leftovers in her fridge, so today she shares some of her favorite ways to help the hungry and one really good book!
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 Food Stamp Challenge–Day One
‘Just Living Blog’
It’s day one of the SNAP to it Food Stamp Challenge, and our SOLI blogger Sharron is ready! Why don’t you join her for the journey?
