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September 21-17, 2011

Contributed by Erik Ullestad, West Des Moines, IA Warm-up Question Have you been surprised by the words or actions of a stranger? Actions Speak Louder Than Words New York City Transit bus drivers are scared and upset.  In the first...

September 14-20, 2011–It’s Not Fair–Thank God

Contributed by Jen Krausz, Bethlehem, PA     Warm-up Question When would you rather be last at something, rather than first? It’s Not Fair–Thank God My father-in-law passed away over the summer. He was only 63, and our family was...

September 7-13–Rage, Debts, and Forgiveness

Contributed by Jack Saarela, Interim campus pastor, Indiana University-PA     Warm-up Question In your daily life, what are the offenses you find hardest to forgive?  Why? Rage, Debts, and Forgiveness This Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of 9/11 –...

June 8-14, 2011– Seeing Jesus Face to Face

Contributed by Stephanie Opsal, West Des Moines Warm-up Question Have you seen Jesus in your life? Seeing Jesus Face to Face Todd Burpo’s book, Heaven is For Real, has become a sensational “must-read” for many.  Burpo describes his four-year-old son...

June 1-7, 2011–Take It to the Lord in Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Sepper, University Pastor, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA   Warm-up Question How many friends have you checked in on today by text, Facebook or cell phone? An Unexpected Message… A couple of months ago and email showed...