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January 29, 2023–Clash of Values

Lisa Hoelscher, San Antonio, TX Warm-up Question Which teacher has made the biggest impact on your life, and what did they teach you? The person could be a school teacher, a parent, or someone else.  Do you see yourself as a...

January 22, 2023–The Moment Your Life Changes

Angie Larson, Alexandria, MN Warm-up Questions Who do you know that went through a difficult time, but now uses the experience to help people? Have you ever had a moment when your whole life changed? What was that moment like?...

January 15, 2023–Come and See

fAmy Martinell, Sioux Falls, SD Warm-up Questions In the gospel text, Jesus invites two future disciples to come and spend the day with him. What is the best invitation you have received to spend time with someone? Who was it?...

January 8, 2023–No Filter Needed

John Wertz, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Question When someone is baptized, the pastor uses the individual’s full name. Share your full name and a story about how your name was chosen or what your name means. No Filter Needed There is...

January 1, 2023–Collage

There is no Faith Lens for January 1.   Instead, a collage of images, thoughts, and texts on which to reflect during the week after Christmas Day:   “Freedom isn’t free.” (Bumpersticker for a charity serving wounded veterans) “At the...