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October 1, 2017–By Whose Authority?

Drew Tucker, Radford, VA   Warm-up Question Who has authority in your life? What are the limits to that authority? By Whose Authority? Eminent domain is a hot button political issue for many people. If you’re not familiar with the...

September 24, 2017–Fairness is Relative

Anne Williams, Ankeny, IA   Warm-up Question Think about Christmas; how does your family decide what “fair” is for presents? Is it the same number of presents to open? Is it the amount the presents costs? Why do you think...

September 17, 2017–Debts Forgiven

Ginger Litman-Koon, Chapin, SC   Warm-up Question Many relationships, personal and professional, are based on a system of credit and debt. People invest in others with the hope of receiving something in return; employees show up to work with the...

September 10, 2017–Forgiveness: Hard Healing Work

Amy Martinell, Sioux Falls, SD   Warm-up Question Do you forgive easily or do you tend to hold a grudge? Forgiveness:  Hard Healing Work For months Margot Van Sluytman traded emails with Glen Flett.  It was not your ordinary email exchange. ...

September 3, 2017–Success or Bust

Brian Hiortdahl, Overland Park, KS  Warm-up Question What does success look like? Success or Bust Darko Milicic was the number two overall selection in the 2003 NBA Draft, chosen behind only LeBron James, and ahead of several other notable stars. ...