Skip to content
ELCA Blogs

Faith Lens

December 31, 2008-January 7, 2009 – Show me a sign

Warm-up Question: Are your expectations for 2009 mostly positive or negative? As we begin a new year, in especially trying times, many Americans are looking for a sign of the things to come. Will it get better, or worse? Can...

December 24-31, 2008 – My eyes have seen it

Warm-Up Question: What is the most significant historical thing you’ve witnessed in your lifetime? It is amazing to think of all the ways that life has changed in the past 20 years, or 50 years, or 100 years. You’ve probably...

December 17-24, 2008 – Power 100 breakfast honors women in entertainment

Warm-up Question: What famous or accomplished women can you name? What are they recognized for? There are several annual “Power 100” lists released at the end of the year: the 100 most powerful people in sports, business, politics, and others....

December 10-17, 2008 – Ring those bells!

Warm-up Question: Have you seen the Salvation Army Bell Ringers? Do you toss something in the kettle? Why or why not? Have you seen them out there? The Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringers? Volunteers who stand on corners every...

December 3-10, 2008 – Shoppers and retailers getting ready for the Christmas season

Warm-up Question: What is your family doing to get ready for the Christmas season? It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! All around the country, beginning at least as early as the day after Thanksgiving, or “Black Friday,” shoppers...