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March 17-23, 2010–Smells Like Frankincense

Contributed by Jay Gamelin, pastor at Jacob’s Porch, a Lutheran campus mission to The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Warm-up Question What is the one thing (thing means object, not person) you think you could not give away if someone...

March 10-16, 2010

Contributed by Joycelyn Breeland, Fairfax, VA.       Warm-up Question How much do the adults in your life trust you? I Spy   The FBI is investigating the claim of 16-year-old Blake Robbins that his high school illegally spied...

March 3-9, 2010

Contributed by Jennifer Krausz,  Bethlehem, Pa. Warm-up Question Have you ever posted anything negative about anyone on the internet? What was the reaction or the result? Student Suspended for Facebook Posting Justin Bird of Oak Forest, Illinois was suspended from...

February 24-March 2, 2010–Accepting the Challenge

Contributed by Daniel Wiessner, Tacoma, Wash. Warm-up Question Have you ever done something that you knew was dangerous?  Why did you do it?  Some possibilities: peer pressure, standing up for a friend, pride in your own accomplishments, just for the...

February 17-23, 2010, Fighting Temptation With Purpose

Contributed by Angie Larson, Clive, IA Warm-up Question What do you think is your life’s purpose? Fighting Temptation with Purpose    Shin Fujiyama, now 25, was born in a fishing village in Japan.  Born with a hole in his heart,...