September 15, 2013–When Children Go Missing
Contributed by Scott Mims, Virginia Beach, VA Warm-up Questions Describe one of the best parties you have ever experienced. Who or what was being celebrated? What made it such a great time? Tell about a time when you were...
September 8, 2013–Always Read the Fine Print
Contributed by Aaron Matson, Watertown, SD Warm-up Question Share a time when you bought something and it did not measure up to your expectations. Always Read the Fine Print Before iTunes and Amazon, there were mail-order “music clubs.” To entice...
Faith Lens is on Sabbatical
Faith Lens, a lectionary based resource for youth and young adults, is not published during the summer. Faith Lens returns in the fall. The article for Sunday, September 8 will be posted on September 3. Join us...
May 26, 2013–His Caring Spirit Lives On
Contributed by Brian Hiortdahl, Chicago, IL Warm-up Question Do you believe in ghosts? His Caring Spirit Lives On So proclaims the title of a local newspaper article reporting the memorial services for Sean Collier, a beloved young police officer...
May 19, 2013–Where is Jesus?
Contributed by Bob Chell, Brookings, SD Warm-up Question Is God present when disaster strikes? If not, why not? If so, how and where? Where is Jesus? Periodically the news carries a story about someone finding evidence of Jesus...