July 1-8, 2009 – Celebrating progress, working for more
Contributed by Jocelyn Breeland Fairfax, VA Warm-up Question: Discuss a time when you were underestimated. This month marks the 10th anniversary of the landmark Olmstead decision, in which the Supreme Court said the Americans With Disabilities Act requires individuals with...
June 24-July 1, 2009 – Obama and Congress working on health care reform
Contributed by Pastor Jay McDivitt Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Denver, CO Warm-up Question: Do you ever wonder if your family can pay the bill when you are sick enough to need a doctor? With just over a month until their...
June 17-24, 2009 – UFO or sign from God?
Contributed by Rod G. Boriack Chicago, IL Warm-up Question: What’s the freakiest, unbelievable thing you’ve ever seen or witnessed? Who did you tell? (CNN Video, ” Possible UFO caught on tape,” June 16, 2009) Denna Smith is a writer who...
June 10-17, 2009 – ‘Earn and learn’ programs work for New York City students
Contributed by Jennifer Krausz Bethlehem, PA Warm-up Question: What do you think would motivate you to improve your grades or test scores at school? Low income New York City fourth and seventh graders that were paid for higher scores on...
June 3-10, 2009 – Idaho man fails to sell “hand of God” rock on eBay
Contributed by Pastor Julie A. Kanarr Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Port Angeles, WA Warm-up Question: Where would you look for signs of God’s presence? Paul Grayhek, a resident of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, decided that a giant rock he discovered in...