September 16-23, 2009 – Grandfather of the Green Revolution dies
Contributed by Erik Ullestad West Des Moines, IA Warm-up Question: How would you define greatness? Dr. Norman Borlaug, a man who is credited with saving the lives of over 1 billion people and being the “grandfather of the Green Revolution,” died last...
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...