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October 23, 2022–Lord Have Mercy

Steve Peterson, Saulk Rapids, MN Warm-up Question Has there been a time in your life when you longed for someone, or God, to have a little mercy on you?   Lord Have Mercy Sometimes we experience a tension in life. ...

October 16, 2022–Persistence

CeCee Mills, Greensboro, NC Warm-up Questions What is the difference between being persistent and being annoying? How do you decide when to push harder and when to pull back? Persistence I keep thinking about the people’s determination in the Ukraine....

October 9, 2022–Borderlands

Kris Litman-Koon, Mount Pleasant, SC Warm-up Question What determines the borders of the space where you are now gathered? For instance, if you are in a room, the answer would  be the walls.  What about beyond that? What determines the...

October 2, 2022–Duty!

Joshua Serraro, San Carlos, CA Warm-up Questions What does duty mean?  Do you believe that you have any duties as a child, sibling, student, or citizen? Duty! John Stewart is an actor, comedian, and talk show host. He is probably...

September 25, 2022–Too Much Forgiveness?

Leslie Weber, Chesapeake, VA Warm-up Question Do a mini money autobiography. Here are question suggestions: What is the earliest experience with money that you remember? As a child growing up, did you feel rich or poor? Why? What has your...