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		<title>Obedience and love: Connected signs of faith</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Blezard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1 Peter 3:13-22]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sixth Sunday of Easter Year A]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A. May 10, 2026. Obedience has always been a tough sell to humans, which explains why it's a consistent message in the Bible. Jesus calls us not only to obey but to love. Or is it obey in love? The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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		<title>Remember to work the four types of giving</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The re are four distinct categories of congregational giving, and wise church leaders employ all of them in their stewardship strategy. The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington, explains how. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Welcoming People with Food Allergies</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/05/welcoming-people-with-food-allergies/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Building Faith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Faith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food allergies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health ministry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy eating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hospitality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Welcoming]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Food allergies are a growing concern in our culture. How can congregations better welcome those with food allergies? Building Faith offers practical guidance for creating safe spaces so all can fully participate in the life of the church. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Caring for Creation, Week by Week</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/05/caring-for-creation-week-by-week/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Creation Justice Ministries]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creation care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[creation care resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Creation Justice Ministries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earth]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Looking for simple, faithful ways to care for creation? This resource from Creation Justice Ministries offers weekly ideas for action and reflection, along with monthly bulletin inserts to share with your community. (Photo: Matthew Montrone, Pexels)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Once upon a time &#8230; or now?</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/once-upon-a-time-or-now-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sharron R. Blezard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection, 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A, May, 2026. What does it mean to be God’s people? How do we explain ourselves in today’s world? Yes, we have received mercy, and yes, we belong to God, but now what? The Rev. Sharron R. Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Choose the right online donation platform</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/recommendations-the-best-online-donation-platforms/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Lead Pastor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Give]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[An digital giving platform can energize your congregation&#8217;s finances, but with so many vendors offering services, how to choose? The Lead Pastor offers 14 recommendations and explains why these made the cut. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Biblical principles for personal finance</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/biblical-principles-for-personal-finance/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Southland Church, Manitoba, Canada]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Theology & Bible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Southland Church]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a five-party study for groups or individuals exploring what the Bible says about wealth and how it should inform our use of money. Lots of points for self-reflection and discussion. From Southland Church, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>&#8216;Surveillance pricing&#8217; may be costing you more</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/surveillance-pricing-may-be-costing-you-more/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[F-Secure]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[F-Secure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surveillance pricing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Using customers&#8217; online personal data, some companies may charge different prices for the same good or service. It&#8217;s called &#8216;surveillance pricing,&#8217; and it&#8217;s raising concerns among lawmakers and consumer advocates. F-Secure explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Jesus promises abundant life for one and all!</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/jesus-promises-abundant-life-for-one-and-all/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Deacon Timothy Siburg]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:09:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1 Peter 2:19-25]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Acts 2:42-47]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deacon Timothy Siburg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Shepherd Sunday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John 10:10]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection , Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 26, 2026. What exactly is this life in abundance that our Good Shepherd, Jesus, promises us? And how do we obtain it? We find joy and hope in the answers to be discovered in this week's readings. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores.  (Image: Publicdomainpictures)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Iran war energy crisis fuels push to renewables</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/iran-war-energy-crisis-ignites-push-to-renewables/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Canadian National Observer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canadian Nation Observer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Iran War]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wind]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Energy prices are skyrocketing as a result of the war in Iran. Responding to the crisis, many countries are doubling down on renewable sources, the Canadian National Observer reports. (Image: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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