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October 8, 2017–Taking a Knee or Making a Stand?

Scott Mims, Virginia Beach, VA   Warm-up Questions What are some of the most important symbols or images of the Christian faith to you and what do they communicate? (For example, what meanings does the cross convey?) Think about your...

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. ...