September 30-October 7, 2009 – Lutherans pass new Social Statement, “Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust”
Contributed by Pastor Jay McDivitt Denver, CO Warm-up Question: Do you dream about getting married someday? What do you think about when you think about marriage? In its Churchwide Assembly in August, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America amended and...
September 23-30, 2009 – New poll claims two-thirds of Americans angry at government
Contributed by Jennifer Krausz Bethlehem, PA Warm-up Question: Is our current government doing a good job running the country? Why or why not? A recent national poll found that Americans are largely angry at their government and disappointed by the lack...
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...