October 25, 2015, I Can See Clearly Now
Lindean Barnett Christenson, Bozeman, MT Warm-up Question In what contexts have you heard or used these phrases? What do they mean? “Ignorance is bliss.” “I can’t unsee that.” “I once was blind, but now I see.” I Can See...
October 18, 2015, Who Do You Hang With?
Seth Moland-Kovash, Palatine, IL Warm-up Question If you had the opportunity to have lunch with any living person on Earth, who would it be? Who Do You Hang With? In a highly-publicized visit (to understate the case) Pope Francis...
October 11, 2016, If I Were Rich…
Sylvia Alloway, Granada Hills, CA Warm-up Question Do you ever dream about being rich? If you were rich what would you do? If I Were Rich… The Monaco Yacht Show features the Silver Fast – In case you don’t...
October 4, 2015, Marriage and the Gospel
Brian Hiortdahl WARNING! This week’s Faith Lens examines a sensitive issue. Before having a group discussion, please review the section “Productive Discussion in a Spirit of Mutual Respect” on pages 5-6 of the ELCA study Journey Together Faithfully, Part...
September 27, 2015–A Matter of Faith
Scott Mims, Virginia Beach, Virginia Warm-up Question Do you have any personal heroes? Any people in your life who have encouraged, inspired, or set an example you’d like to follow? If so, who are they and why do you...