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		<title>Open our eyes, Lord, to see Jesus with us always</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/open-our-eyes-lord-to-see-jesus-with-us/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev . Micah Krey ]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Third Sunday of Easter Year A]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 19, 2026. We can smile reading about the disciples on the Road to Emmaus who did not recognize Jesus walking with them. We wonder, "What was wrong with them?" But how many of us fail to see how Jesus is always with us? The Rev. Micah Krey explores.  (Image: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Life in His name</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/life-in-his-name-2/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sharron R. Blezard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1 Peter 1:3-9]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John 20:19-31]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rev. Sharron Blezard]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Second Sunday of Easter Year A]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Second Sunday of Easter, Year A. April 12, 2026. Rather than focusing on "Doubting Thomas" in this week's Gospel,  maybe we need to explore it from our Lord's perspective of relationship, of reaching out and clothing us in his love and with his own name and identity. The Rev. Sharron Blezard explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Iran war&#8217;s environmental damage could last decades</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/iran-wars-environmental-damage-could-last-decades/</link>
					<comments>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/iran-wars-environmental-damage-could-last-decades/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The war in Iran is releasing millions of tons of toxic chemicals and greenhouse gas, setting back the effort to fight climate change and raising health risks for people, plants and animals. The Associated Press reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>How I learned to relax and ignore the budget</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/i-stopped-fretting-and-learned-to-ignore-the-budget/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vicki Nelson, United Church of Canada]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Canadian church leader transformed her thinking about stewardship. Instead of focusing on the pressure for dollars and cents, she emphasizes faith, discipleship building and justice. From the United Church of Canada. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Myth vs. science: What&#8217;s the truth about vaccines?</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/myth-vs-science-whats-the-truth-about-vaccines/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tufts Medicine]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tufts Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vaccine myths]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vaccines]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a lot of hype around vaccines nowadays. Who would guess that vaccines would be more a political than a medical issue? To clear things up, Tufts Medicine&#8217;s Chief Infection Control officer debunks the most common myths. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Our still-surprising Easter</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/our-still-surprising-easter/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Blezard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Acts 10:34-43]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Colossians 3:1-4]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[easter Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 28:1-10]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resurrection of our Lord Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rev. Robert Blezard]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection, Easter Sunday, Year A. April 5, 2026. It's hard for us to imagine the mind-blowing, spirit-enriching surprise the resurrection of Jesus must have been for the first disciples. With the death and resurrection of Jesus so central to our faith, it's important for us to be surprised that Jesus came for us. The Rev. Robert Blezard explores. (Image: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Your church should have a gift-acceptance policy</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/your-church-should-have-a-gift-acceptance-policy/</link>
					<comments>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/your-church-should-have-a-gift-acceptance-policy/#respond</comments>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Lead Pastor]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Give]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gift acceptance policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Lead Pastor]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Not every congregational gift should be accepted. Some come with complications, legal or logistical, that render them too much trouble. A clear gift-acceptance policy can help screen them out. The Lead Pastor explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Earth Day resource &#8211; &#8216;Awakening to God&#8217;s Call&#8217;</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/earth-day-resource-awakening-to-gods-call/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Teach]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Earth Day is April 22. Here is a real learning gem! This free 50-page resource includes a leader guide and participant materials for use in classes, youth group or self-study &#8211; any context. From the ELCA. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate April, Financial Literacy Month</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/04/celebrate-april-financial-literacy-month/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[My money]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Who knew that there was a month for financial literacy? Well, you can observe it in style by checking out the helpful consumer resources on the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Lots of useful information! (Photo: Pexels)]]></description>
		
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		<title>Will the real Jesus please stand up?</title>
		<link>https://www.stewardshipoflife.org/2026/03/will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-up/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[The Rev. Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Lectionary Reflections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matthew 21:1-11]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Palm Sunday Year A]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Rev. Elisabeth Hartwell]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[RCL reflection, Palm Sunday, Year A. March 29, 2026. As Jesus rides into Jerusalem, the crowds in Matthew's Gospel call him a prophet and cry "hosanna" - save us! How will you welcome Jesus? What are your expectations for him this Holy Week? The Rev.   Elisabeth Shelton Hartwell explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)]]></description>
		
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