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October 13-19, 2010–Into the Wind

Contributed by Bill King, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Question What challenges have you faced which required a great deal of determination to meet?  Into the Wind As part of its “30 in 30” series, which focuses on 30 notable sports stories...

October 6-12, 2010–Rachel’s Challenge

Contributed by Kelly Derrick,  St. Philip Lutheran Church, Roanoke, VA Warm-up Question What happens when we show a little kindness? Rachel’s Challenge On April 20, 1999, two students at Columbine High School in Colorado shot and killed twelve fellow students...

September 29-October 5, 20010–Christian Kids Not Really Christian?

Contributed by Jay McDivitt, Mequon, WI Warm-up Question What is one thing you have learned about “faith” from a grandparent and/or a parent? Christian Kids Not Really Christian? Kenda Creasy Dean, a professor at Princeton and author of Almost Christian,...

September 22-28, 2010–Will Work for Food

Contributed by Claudia Bergman, Erfurt, Germany Warm-up Question How does one grow radishes? Will Work for Food If you were looking for an internship this summer, you might think you know what the most sought-after places were: Capitol Hill, newspapers,...

September 15-21, 2010–Doing Good by Doing Well?

Contributed by Eric Ullestad, West Des Moines, IA Warm-up Question When have you been given more responsibility than you thought you could handle?  How did it turn out? Doing Good by Doing Well? What’s it like to head up the...