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February 23, 2014–Above and Beyond

Contributed by Sylvia Alloway, Granada Hills, CA   Warm-up Question We are often told, “Do your best and you’ll succeed.” Is this true? Why or why not? What other rewards are there for great effort besides winning and approval? Above...

February 16, 2014–Above and Beyond

Contributed by Erik Ulstead, West Des Moines, IA   Warm-up Question Would you rather do the bare minimum or overachieve?  Why? Above and Beyond New York City is poised to be the latest community to enact a law that requires...

February 9, 2014–Called to be Flavorful

Contributed by Steve Alloway, Granada Hills, CA Warm-up Question Do you cook, bake, or otherwise make food for yourself or others? What are some things you can do to make an ordinary lunch more interesting? Called to be Flavorful In...

February 2, 2014–Blessed to Bless

Contributed by David Delaney, Salem, VA   Warm-up Question Has anyone in your group ever spent time in a very poor area, either as part of your own living experience, or on a mission or immersion trip to a developing...

January 26, 2014–Are We Running Out of Fish?

Contributed by John Wertz, Blacksburg, VA   Warm-up Question A few weeks ago, a researcher posted a video which proves that fish, don’t simply get caught, sometimes they do the catching.  Take a look at this video of  a fish...