December 4, 2011–Why Aren’t We Gasping (or Laughing)?
Contributed by Paul Henrickson, Salem, VA [Editor’s note: This week’s Faith Lens is in a slightly different format than usual, but you will find the same opportunities for reflection and discussion] Warm-up Question What event has most impacted your...
November 27, 2011–Signs of the Coming Kingdom?
Contributed by Paul Baglios, St. Paul, MN Warm-up Question When we pray to God as Jesus taught, “your kingdom come,” do we really mean it? Do we really expect it? Do we really want it? Signs of...
November 20, 2011–Sleeping Under the Stars So Kids Can Reach Them
Contributed by Angie Larson, Clive, IA Warm-up Question Would you sleep outside in a box? In the rain? In Iowa? When the weather is only 30 degrees? Sleeping Under the Stars So Kids Can Reach Them This past October 29th...
November 13, 2011–You First!
Contributed by Bill King, Blacksburg, VA Warm up Question What was the last thing you attempted to do which took you out of your comfort zone? Most of us like to do things where we can be relatively assured of...
November 6, 2011–What Makes Success?
Contributed by Brian Hiortdahl, Chicago, IL Warm-up Question Who do you admire and why? What Makes Success? The recent death of visionary Apple, Inc. co-founder, chairman and CEO Steve Jobs has spawned a national wave of mourning and reflection, not...