Black Friday reflection: Stewardship in the Advent season
It's Black Friday! Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is on the horizon—but unfortunately,...
Creation care and the call to ecological stewardship
What does it mean to be stewards of God's creation? It's a hard topic to discuss these days. The...
Friday blog roundup, May 30: going green, Sex in the City, book signings, oh my!
Here's your weekly roundup of noteworthy blog posts from around the Gospel.com community. Lots of...
What does stewardship mean to you today?
What does stewardship mean to you? Christians have long considered that part of being...
The theology of creation care
Does "creation care" have a place in the Christian life? Evangelical Christians in particular...
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Earthwise: A Guide to Hopeful Creation Care
Even though we humans have damaged the natural world around us, professor, author, and lifelong creation care scientist Calvin B. DeWitt shows how we can regain a joyful, positive attitude about working together for good and living in harmony with creation. Also includes discussion questions, a mini-workshop session, and more.
http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/151167/earthwise.aspx
In the Works series: Explore how to be part of God’s mission in the world
This brand-new five-session series explores how Christians can be part of God’s mission in the world. Each title includes five inspiring daily readings for each week; five easy-to-use discussion guides (with activities, Bible study, and discussion activities); and follow-up action options to apply the study to real-world life.
http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/CategoryCenter/ADIW/in-the-works-series.aspx
Revive Our Hearts: Financial Wisdom for God's Glory with Jan Thompson
You are a money manager. God owns it all, and your job is to wisely take care of what He’s entrusted to you. Gain solid advice on managing that money wisely as Jan Thompson joins Nancy.
http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/series.php?series=336&topic_name=Priorities
Revive Our Hearts: Managing the Money Maze (Jan Thompson)
Financial planner Jan Thompson joins Nancy to talk about God’s perspective on our finances and share principles to help you become a good steward of His resources. Plus, Jan gives practical advice about how you can move toward a place of financial freedom and security no matter what your income.
http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/series.php?series=289&topic_name=Priorities
Is environmentalism based on pantheism?
Do you ever find it hard to care for the environment because of who else cares about it? Unfortunately, environmentalism is often packaged alongside New Age and other pantheistic belief systems. But that's not the way it needs to be.
http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2010/06/25/todays-devotional-is-environmentalism-based...
Reclaiming our role as Creation’s stewards
What is the most Biblical the Christian attitude toward science--and Creation in particular? Have Christians set themselves up as enemies of science, and is that in line with the Bible's teaching?
http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/16/todays-devotional-reclaiming-our-role-as-cr...
When the Captain Is Not On the Bridge - #5754
There are a lot of people and pressures that are pulling on us parents. Some of them are screaming for our attention while our children are just whisper for it. Could it be that you've become preoccupied with less important things? Actually, almost everything is a less important thing than your priceless trust from God.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/when-the-captain-is-not-on-the-br...
Stewardship in the Bible: Luke 16:1-14
An unusual parable about a dishonest manager. We are told here that our behavior when entrusted with small things--talents, money, or opportunities--reflects on our ability to deal wisely with greater things. If we want to be trusted with greater blessings or resources, we need to demonstrate that we can use what we already have for God's glory.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2016:1-14&version=NIV
Steward in the Bible: Luke 12:35-48
This parable cautions us to live in continual anticipation of Christ, so as not to be caught off guard when he returns. The final part of the parable notes that we are stewards of what God has given us--and that along with the resources he entrusts to our care comes responsibility to use them wisely.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012:35-48&version=NIV
Gas Saving Tips - Into Thy Word Ministries
Being a wise steward to our limited natural resources, and save$. Some people may only see a small change or you may see a dramatic change (Like I did). In either case these tips can help you save up to several hundred dollars per year!
http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32862&columnid=3881