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March 4, 2012–Not What Anyone Expected

Contributed by Lindean Barnett Christenson, Bozeman, MT   Warm-up Questions Has a parent, teacher or coach ever expected too much, or too little, from you? What was that experience like?  Have you ever expected too much, or too little, from...

February 26, 2012–De-Baptism?

Contributed by Scott Moore, Erfurt, Germany Warm-up Question What would you undo in your life if you could? De-baptism? Rene LeBouvier (71) has become the symbol for a number of dissatisfied Christians throughout Europe, Great Britain, and North America. LeBouvier...

February 19, 2011–Transfiguration: Changed But Unchanged

Contributed by Eric Ullestad, West Des Moines, IA   Warm-up Question How do you use social media like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, etc.? Transfiguration:  Changed But Unchanged A little over one year has passed since protests in Tunisia marked the...

February 12, 2012–Filmmakers Prepare to Lose Capitol Building

Contributed by Steven Alloway, Granada Hills, CA   Warm-up Question Have you ever suddenly been told you could no longer do something which you’d always been allowed to do in the past? What was your reaction? Did you continue to...

February 5, 2012–Helping People in Need

Contributed by John Hougen, Melrose Park, PA Warm-up Question Do you believe political leaders can make a difference in the lives of people who are sick, hungry, homeless, and fearful? Helping People in Need As the Republican Party selects its...