--- title: "Faithful Stewardship, Abundant Living" date: 2025-01-10T12:43:00-06:00 author: Jennifer Vermeer canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/faithful-stewardship-abundant-living" section: In All Things --- [ View All Articles](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things) [Series](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things?category=series) Jan 10, 2025 # Faithful Stewardship, Abundant Living Stewardship is not just a matter of managing resources, but a way of living fully and faithfully in all areas of life. The experiences and insights of others offer both inspiration and tangible steps toward embracing this calling. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2148013512.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=eac6bb24&v=df3af658047d66f142d3a11d6535cecaf23c6717bd7e274e438b16190d23fc38) ![]() ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatstewardwalk.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=40&h=25&c=67ee1691&v=2a18b429818a8a411bd6f54b0e1ec4e0286891efaf872d215027b169c7f237f9) ## Faithful Stewardship, Abundant Living Stewardship is not about following a prescribed formula; it is about responding to God's call in each individual's walk of life. [### The Heart of Stewardship Stewardship is about recognizing that all blessings—time, talents, and treasures—are meant to be used for God’s glory and the good of others. It’s a personal call, not a prescribed formula, where each action becomes an opportunity to worship and serve. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/the-heart-of-stewardship) [### What is My Offering? Stewardship goes beyond what we produce or how much we contribute. Could the truest form of worship be found in stewarding the earth with God's design and purpose in mind? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/what-is-my-offering) [### A Stewardship of Land and Creatures Agriculture is often seen as simply a means to produce food and resources, but it’s much more than that. It’s a calling to tend to the needs of creation in a way that allows all of it to thrive and give glory to God through its flourishing. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/a-stewardship-of-land-and-creatures) [### The Psychology of Money: Achieving Financial Peace True financial peace goes beyond making the right investment choices—it’s about living within your means and finding contentment. When we align our financial habits with God’s wisdom, we build a foundation of lasting peace. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/the-psychology-of-money-achieving-financial-peace) [### Using Technology Without Losing Ourselves In today’s tech-driven society, it's essential to find a balance between using technology and preserving our human connections, hearts, and souls. By thoughtfully integrating tech into our lives, we can ensure it glorifies God and serves the well-being of humanity rather than diminishes it. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/using-technology-without-losing-ourselves) [### Renewed Purpose The more stories we hear about others' efforts to meaningfully engage with our world, the more we recognize the effects of our own actions. How might our current decisions impact the well-being of future generations and the world they inherit? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/renewed-purpose) [### A Farmer's Legacy Sustainability isn’t just about conserving what we have; it’s about ensuring that we leave something better for the generations to come. How can we use the resources God has entrusted to us to create lasting impact? Are we balancing progress with responsibility, or prioritizing short-term gain? What legacy of stewardship will we leave for those who follow? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/a-farmers-legacy) [### Where the Leaves Fall God’s creation is full of beauty, but how often do we take it for granted? Have we lost the ability to be still and in awe? This realization can stir a quiet longing, but even in it, we rest in the hope that God is redeeming all things. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/where-the-leaves-fall) [### Redemptive Work for Shalom In a world fractured by sin, we’re invited to restore shalom by creating opportunities for others to thrive. How do our actions and decisions impact the flourishing of those around us? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/redemptive-work-for-shalom) [### Making Time to Seek Shalom How we use our time reveals our values and priorities—are we creating space for peace, service, and meaningful connection, or are we caught in the cycle of constant productivity? True stewardship of time asks us to consider where our boundaries lie and how we engage with the world around us. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/making-time-to-seek-shalom) [### The Power of Pause: Honoring God Through Rest We often measure success by how much we do, but true thriving comes from knowing when to pause. Creating time for rest can restore balance in our lives, allowing us to engage more fully more sports, life, and our relationships. 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