“They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.” 1 Timothy 6:18-19 (NRSV) Most people do not like change. Change is [...]
“CARE OF SELF” During the Ministry Moment at worship yesterday, John Whetstone talked about the stewardship of self – caring for our own bodies. It is a very important and timely conversation to have. When you come right down to it, the care of ourselves, our own bodies, should be fundamental to our response to [...]
Christian Stewardship – Are You Doing Your Best? When asked, most of us would acknowledge that we are stewards of what God has given us. We generally know what being a steward means and what our responsibilities are. But when asked the question, “Are you doing your best?” how would we answer? In my work, [...]
What Does it Mean to be a Good Steward of Creation? Webster defines stewardship as our “responsibility to manage life and property with proper regard for the rights of others.” Although this is a secular definition we can also apply it to God, humankind, animal life and all of our natural resources. The challenge to [...]
“Caring for Creation” In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. – Genesis 1 My childhood was in a rural setting of farming and timber far away from a city. I spent so much time outside working on the farm driving [...]
