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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...

December 25, 2022–When Christmas Feels Blue

Brenda N. Henry, Carnegie, PA Warm-up Questions Holidays are often seen as a time for merriment and happiness. However, not everyone is experiencing those feelings. What are some other emotions that you are/can experience during this Christmas season (i.e. frustration,...

December 18, 2022–With Honor and Gentleness

Linnea Peterson, Minneapolis, MN Warm-up Questions What does safety look like to you? Is your community safe? If so, whose actions contribute to your community being safe? If not, whose actions contribute to the lack of safety?  Do you think...

December 11, 2022–Like Me, Like Christ

Colleen Montgomery, Salem,VA Warm-up Questions Did you ever have toy like was like you? If so, how was it like you?  What toy would you be excited to buy a younger sibling, cousin, or neighbor for Christmas?  Like Me, Like...

December 4, 2022–Truly Listening?

Alex Zuber, Harrisonburg, VA Warm-up Questions Can you think of a time where you felt like no one heard or understood you?  What did it feel like to be overlooked or even misrepresented?  How did you try to be understood...