November 26, 2023–Thanksgiving
There is no Faith Lens posting this week Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; who, from our mother’s arms, has blest us on our...
November 19, 2023–Mattering
Leslie Weber, Chesapeake, VA Warm-up Question What makes a thing valuable? What makes a person valuable? Mattering According to Dr. Gordon Flett, “mattering is a ‘core, universal human need,’ a necessary component for well-being.” Mattering is more than feeling like...
November 12 2023–Listening for Hope
Josh Kestner, Clemson, SC Warm-up Questions What are some of the ways that you respond to difficult news stories? Do you pray? Do you research the context more deeply? Is it easier to try to ignore the news altogether? Where...
November 5, 2023–More Than Merely Inspiring
Alyssa Kaplan, Baltimore, MD Warm-up Questions What does it mean to be blessed? When have you felt most blessed? What are the biggest blessings in your life? More Than Merely Inspiring Stella Young, in her TED Talk, challenges the common...
October 29, 2023–A Matter of Perception
Mary Houck, Decatur, GA Warm-up Question Name something you once believed was 100% true that you’ve since learned is untrue. Do you and your friends have any “fun” things you like to argue about (e.g. sports teams or favorite players,...