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September 23, 2012–Self-Esteem

Contributed by John Hougen, Melrose Park, PA Warm-up Question Think of times when you felt great. What caused your positive feelings about yourself and your situation? Self-Esteem As the boxer Muhammad Ali was rising through the ranks toward becoming heavyweight...

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...