December 20, 2020–Favorite
Ellen Rothweiler, Des Moines, IA Warm-up Question Who is the favorite in your family? Favorite The holidays expose underlying family dynamics in many families. Time together, gift giving, and special meals can all offer an opportunity for favoritism among siblings...
December 13, 2020–Who Are You?
Tuhina Rasche, San Carlos, CA Warm-up Questions How would you answer the question, “Who are you?” What are some of the identities you have? A child? A sibling? A student? A friend? Try to name all of the identities you...
December 6, 2020-Preparing the Way for Non-Fake News
Scott Moore, Erfurt, Germany Warm-up Question How can you tell when someone is authentic or real? Preparing the Way for Non-Fake News What do a lab in Sheffield, England, villages in Zimbabwe and Madagascar, and a start up in Bangkok,...
November 29, 2020–God’s Word Will Not Pass Away
Scholar Seth Moland-Kovash, Palatine, IL Warm-up Question What is the oldest human-made object you’ve ever seen in person? God’s Word Will Not Pass Away Geologists estimate the Grand Canyon started forming 6 million years ago. “Sue,” The Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton...
November 22, 2020–Helping Your Neighbors
Danny Stone, Marion, IA Warm-up Question What are your favorite non-profit organizations? Helping Your Neighbors There are few ELCA youth directors who wake up every morning and separate the goats from the sheep. I get to live out today’s Gospel...