September 9-16, 2009 – Michael Jackson is alive!
Contributed by Rod G. Boriack Chicago, IL Warm-up Question: Have you ever spread some ‘news’ about someone or something only to discover later that it wasn’t exactly true? What was the not-so-true truth you helped spread? The King of Pop...
September 2-9, 2009 – Edward Kennedy’s death marks end of an era
Contributed by Sylvia Alloway Granada Hills, CA Warm-up Question: Think about a person you admire very much, living or dead. Suppose you were called upon to write a tribute to that person’s life and accomplishments. What would you say? Senator...
August 26-September 2, 2009 – Festival traditions
Contributed by Jay Gamelin Pastor of Jacob’s Porch, ELCA campus mission to The Ohio State University Warm-up Question: What is a tradition in your family you would love to see continue? Perhaps think of holidays or vacations or eating dinner together....
August 19-26, 2009 – Suu Kyi receives extended house arrest in Myanmar
Contributed by Matthew R. Nelson Walla Walla, WA Warm-up Question: Have you ever been discouraged enough to give up on an idea, project, or goal? Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was convicted of violating her house arrest on...
August 12-19, 2009 – True Blood: blood drinkers appear to be just around every corner
Contributed by Pastor Scott A. Moore Eisleben, Germany Warm-up Question: What do you eat or drink when you need energy real fast? And, when you need long-lasting energy? Once again, it is very cool to be a vampire. The recent...