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February 11, 2024–Affirmation

Rachel Larson, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Questions When you are complimented for something you’ve done, how does that feel?  Why? When you are criticized, how does that feel?  Why? Affirmation A dictionary definition of “affirm”:  “to offer (someone) emotional support or...

February 4, 2024–Healing Touch

Scott Mims, Virginia Beach, VA Warm-up Question Who are some of the people who have the most positive impact on your life?  What do they do that is so meaningful? Healing Touch Give someone you know a hug!  In case...

January 28, 2024–I Swear

Eric Luke, Saint Paul, MN Warm-up Question When you get overwhelmed, where do you turn (or what do you turn to) to regain your focus? I Swear It’s a common television courtroom image to see a witness raise their right...

January 21, 2024–Social Media Jesus

Anders Nilsen, Norfolk, VA Warm-up Questions How would you know if Jesus was calling you to do something or to follow him? Do you think you would hear a voice? Would this call come through other people? Would it be your intuition?  Social...

January 14, 2024–Is Seeing Really Believing?

Scott Moore, Erfurt, Germany Warm-up Question When have you ever seen an image or video and suspected it was a fake?  Is Seeing Really Believing? Since the advent of A.I.-generated images, we have experienced fascinating examples of creativity. Mash ups...