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October 8, 2023–Climate Crisis and Stewardship

Courtney Geibert, Redwood City, CA Warm-up Question What is your relationship with nature and the planet?  Climate Crisis and Stewardship In March 2023, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its final report on climate change. Drawing...

October 1, 2023–Who Has Authority?

JesusShannyn Fuerst, Seattle, WA Warm-up Questions Who is in charge of your life? Who is in charge at work? At home? At school?  At daycare?  At church? What gives them authority or power? Who Has Authority? I was listening to...

September 24, 2023–What is Fair?

Heather Hansen Warm-up Question When have you been a part of a decision that seemed unfair?  How did that feel?  What made it seem unfair? Bonus Warm-up Activity–Come prepared with enough prizes (like a candy bar or treat of some...

September 19, 2017–Forgiving Sins

Don Holmstrom, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Question How would you define “forgiveness” if you could not use the word “forgive?” Forgiving Sins A middle-aged man named Charlie Ryder grew up in Ireland, the son of an alcoholic father.  As a boy,...

September 10, 2023–Dealing With Discord

Sylvia Alloway, Granada Hills, CA Warm-up Question Think of a time when your brother, sister, or friend said or did something that hurt you very badly. How did you react? Did you eventually resolve the conflict? How? Dealing with Discord...