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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,...

February 10-16, 2010–Signs of the Times

Contributed by Pastor Seth Moland-Kovash, All Saints Lutheran Church, Palatine, IL Warm-Up Question Who are the historical figures you look up to the most? Signs of the Times We all have historical figures to whom we look up. We admire...

February 3-9, 2010–The Biggest…Building…Ever

Contributed by Jay Gamelin, Jacob’s Porch/ Lutheran Mission to The Ohio State University,Columbus, OH Warm Up Question What is the biggest human-made space you have ever been in?  Describe the space to someone in the room who has never been...

January 27-February 2–Being Benny Blowhard

Contributed by Bill King, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Question Think about the person with whom you most enjoy spending time.  What makes that person’s company so pleasant?   Being Benny Blowhard Are you a “Chatty Cathy” or a “Benny Blowhard”?  Everyone...

January 20-26, 2010 – Some Trips Don’t Go as Planned

Contributed by Stephanie Opsal, West Des Moines WARM-UP QUESTION Have you ever felt hesitant to trust someone or something?   UNTRUSTWORTHY GPS TRAPS COUPLE IN THE SNOW  A Nevada couple traveling home from Portland, Oregon faced an unpleasant surprise on...