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January 19, 2020–Saying It Forward

Brian Hiortdahl, West Hills, CA Warm-up Question Who inspires you and how? Saying It Forward The Lucas family lost their son and gained a cause.  When 18 year old Jonah died, his grieving family decided to start a program inspired...

January 12, 2020–Power of Names

Brett Davis, Washington, D.C. Warm-up Question Is there a story behind your given name?  What is it? Power of Names Do our names determine our destiny?  Researcher Steve Levitt has dedicated decades to this question.  Different cultures have different naming...

January 5, 2020–In the World, but Not Known

Kris Litman-Koon, Isle of Palms, SC Warm-up Question Have you ever known someone who has experienced a loss of permanent housing, even if just temporarily? In the World, but Not Known December 21 is the winter solstice, the date when...

December 29, 2019–Seeking Safety

Amy Martinell, Sioux Falls, SD Warm-up Question If you or your parents decided to move to another country, how would you feel?  To where would you like to move? Seeking Safety   Our Bible reading centers on the story of...

December 22, 2019–When the Impossible Happens

John Wertz, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up  Tell the group that today they are going to learn a magic trick.  Pick one of the simple tricks from these websites or share one you know. https://www.care.com/c/stories/4051/easy-magic-tricks-for-kids/ https://www.lifehack.org/323348/8-easy-magic-tricks-for-you-show-off-parties When the Impossible Happens When the...