November 11-18, 2009 – The end is near… run!
Contributed by Rod G. Boriack Chicago, IL Warm-up Question: Do you ever think about the world coming to an end? How do you envision it happening? The end is near — again — run! The movie “2012” is getting ready...
November 4-11, 2009 – Underwater meeting makes a splash
Contributed by Matthew R. Nelson and Konor Clark (9th Grade, Walla Walla High School) Christ Lutheran Church, Walla Walla, WA Warm-up Question: Describe a situation when you thought someone set a good example for others? Girifushi, Maldives — To the...
October 28-November 4, 2009 – Signs of the times
Contributed by Pastor Seth Moland-Kovash All Saints Lutheran Church Palatine, IL Warm-up Question: How easy do you find it to forgive a friend when something bad happens that is clearly their fault? Finding fault and placing blame are things that...
October 21-28, 2009 – “Boy in Balloon” appears to be a hoax… parents’ publicity stunt
Contributed by Steven Alloway Granada Hills, CA Warm-up Question: Have you ever been tricked into believing something that you found out later wasn’t true? How did you respond? What did you do when you found out? The nation watched in...
October 14-21, 2009 – Grocery bagger with Down’s syndrome inspires hundreds
Contributed by Angie Larson Clive, IA Warm-up Question: What would be the job that you would least want to have? Joe worked as a bagger at the local grocery store for nearly 7 years. Joe, age 25, has Down’s syndrome....