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September 16, 2012–Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Scott Mims, Virginia Beach, VA   Warm-up Question   (Activity) Give each person some Play-Doh or similar material and have them create a sculpture or a symbol that represents or relates to their faith.  After a few minutes,...

September 9, 2012–Us and Them

Contributed by Aaron Matson, Toronto, SD Warm-up Questions To what groups do you belong? What makes you a part of those groups? What are the symbols or signs of belonging to those groups or any characteristics members of those groups...

Faith Lens on Hiatus

Faith Lens is not published during the summer. We hope you value this resource and look forward to its return September 4.

May 27, 2012–Who Will You Advocate For?

Contributed by Angie Larson, Clive, Iowa   Warm-up Question When is it ok to use photoshop on a photo? Who Will You Advocate For? Fourteen year old, Julia Bluhm has begun a petition to ask Seventeen magazine, a magazine geared...

May 20, 2012–Caps and Frowns

Contributed by Paul Henrickson, Salem, VA   Warm-up Questions What if Jesus prayed for you? Would it be the same as the prayer in John 17 which he prayed for his disciples? Would he pray that you would be “sanctified?”...