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October 2, 2001–Blessing of the Animals

Contributed by John Wertz, Blacksburg, VA   Warm-up Question What is your favorite animal?  Why? Blessing of the Animals   According to the Humane Society, there are over 164.6 million cats and dogs living as household pets in the United...

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...