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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...

September 8-14, 2010–Return to God

Contributed by Jen Krausz, Bethelem, PA Warm-up Question How do you react when you see someone you know finds faith or grows in their faith? What feelings come up for you at those times? Rally to Return to God On...

September 1-7, 2010–Honor Thy Father?

Contributed by Jack Saarela, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Yale University Warm-up Question Has trying to follow Jesus ever put you at odds with your parents wishes or values?  Honor Thy Father? Mark tells us in his gospel that at the very...