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May 24, 2009
What book (other than the Bible) has had the greatest influence on your life?
May 17, 2009
If you had to make a second choice for denominational connection, what would it be?
May 10, 2009
What is justification in addition to being a ticket to heaven?
May 3, 2009
Share the influence a biological or spiritual mother has had on your life.
April 26, 2009
Alfred Lord Tennyson said: “There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds.” How do you respond to your doubts? (or) How do you respond to the doubts of others?
April 19, 2009
If you are older than forty, what are you learning from young adults? If you are younger than forty, what insights do you have that might benefit older adults?
April 12, 2009
Share your description of what belongs to “Caesar” and what belongs to God.
April 5, 2009
What is one way in which you “were there” when Christ was crucified?
March 29, 2009
What answered for you the question of whether Christianity is a charade or the very ground and substance of the universe?
March 22, 2009
Share your thoughts about the differences and similarities between forgiving and being forgiven.
March 15, 2009
Share your observation of ways the church is internally focused and also ways the church is externally focused.
March 8, 2009
Do Christians have a responsibility to do something about poverty? If so, what?
March 1, 2009
Are you undertaking a special spiritual discipline during the 40 days before Easter? Describe what you are doing and why.
February 22, 2009
Do you have a Sabbath in your week? How is your Sabbath different from the other days in the week?
February 15, 2009
“Reaching across the aisle” generally refers to Democrats and Republicans putting aside partisan politics in order to pass a piece of legislation. Expand the use of the phrase and share your experience of reaching across the aisle to find a compromise with an opposing viewpoint.
February 8, 2009
Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 and share the words that speak to you and the reason they speak to you.
February 1, 2009
Jesus associated with people such as tax collectors, lepers, and Samaritans. Who are the contemporary equivalents?
January 25, 2009
At your job, how does Christ shine through your life?
January 18, 2009
Put your prayer for the new United States President into written words and share it.
January 11, 2009
What does “stewardship of time” mean to you?
January 4, 2009
Describe a “new beginning” in your life.
December 28, 2008
What book are you currently reading, or what book are you going to read next? Share title, author, and something more about the book.
December 21, 2008
Share from recent personal experience an example of why it is “more blessed” to give than to receive.
December 14, 2008
What’s one thing about the holidays that makes you a little crazy?
December 7, 2008
Share a favorite Christmas tradition.
November 30, 2008
What are the Christmas gifts you give that have personal meaning and/or respond to global needs?
November 23, 2008
Share a thanksgiving prayer.
November 16, 2008
What good things happened the last time you made space in your schedule to spend quality time alone with God?
November 9, 2008
Do you ever see greed pop up its ugly head within your thoughts? Describe your response.
November 2, 2008
Is attending church a social experience or a spiritual experience?
October 26, 2008
Is there a place or situation in which you find it most difficult to be Christlike? Describe it.
October 19, 2008
How does your faith speak to your voting decisions?
October 12, 2008
What are the positive attributes you see young adults bringing to the Christian community?
October 5, 2008
What is the Christlike way to respond to annoying people?
September 28, 2008
Let's say that authenticity is the antidote for hypocrisy. Share an example you have observed of the positive impact of authenticity.
September 21, 2008
How do you define moral character when you look for that characteristic in a candidate who wants to represent you in an elected public position?
September 14, 2008
Why is it okay to carry an extra 30 pounds, but not okay to smoke a marijuana joint?
September 7, 2008
Who was the childhood Sunday school teacher who made a difference in your life?
August 31, 2008
Let’s assume that all of life is a learning experience. What “subject” is going to be most challenging for you this year?
August 24, 2008
Have you given your mind and body the rest it needed this summer? What did you do to renew your spirit?
August 17, 2008
Read Luke 10:25-37 and then describe a recent interaction with a neighbor.
August 10, 2008
Of the seven deadly sins (pride, envy, greed, lust, anger, gluttony, sloth), which one do you think is the most dangerous?
August 3, 2008
In what ways do you control consumerism and in what ways does consumerism control you?
July 27, 2008
Do you think it would be a good thing for there to be more female pastors?
July 20, 2008
Is it inappropriate for a Christian to worry?
July 13, 2008
Robert Barclay in his Apology says “The worship, preaching, praying, and singing which we advocate are those which are a consequence of the Holy Spirit. They begin when the Spirit moves and are continued by its power and strength.” He contrasts this with worship that begins, is carried on, and ends with human will and strength. Describe where your Sunday morning worship experience falls on a continuum that has Spirit-led on one end and human-led on the other?
July 6, 2008
How does the church and Christian parents help prepare our children for life in a sexually over-stimulated culture?
June 29, 2008
Is your religious freedom dependent on living in a democratic country?
June 22, 2008
What are the differences or similarities for you between Sunday morning and Monday morning?
June 15, 2008
What passage in the Bible is the most confusing for you?
June 8, 2008
Does righteousness create justice or does justice create righteousness?
June 1, 2008
Have you ever heard a sermon that had enough impact that you still remembered it a year later?
May 25, 2008
Is it okay to care about what other people think?
May 18, 2008
Was it a person or a set of beliefs that attracted you to your church?
May 11, 2008
An economic stimulus package is in motion that has money on its way to U.S. taxpayers. What would be included if you were to receive a spiritual stimulus package and how would that package make a difference in your life?
May 4, 2008
Is prayer a habit, a tool to make things happen, or an avenue for communication with God?
