By Dan Lentz 1. Words are powerful. In this age of impersonal mass media and social media, words are given and received often. Have everyone share a short phrase or word that’s thrown around these days that can be powerful—either in a positive or negative way. Why is it powerful in your opinion? (Example: […]
Where You Live — for February 16, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. Take a piece of paper and make a list of 10 activities you enjoy doing, big or small. Next take several minutes and compare lists with the other group members. Put a check mark next to each item on your list every time you find another group member who enjoys […]
Where You Live — for February 9, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. From your experience in the community you grew up in, what was the biggest prejudice problem? • Racial prejudice • Economic prejudice • Educational prejudice • Religious prejudice • Social lifestyle prejudice Read James 2:1-13. 2. From the text, what different forms of favoritism do you see described? Does the favoritism described in […]
Where You Live — for February 2, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. Which of these communication styles most closely resembles you? • speak first; think later • speak when spoken to, but other than that say as little as possible • actively listen and then reply Read James 1:19-27. 2. Of the following principles from these verses, which do you think is the […]
Where You Live — for January 26, 2014
By Dan Lentz 1. Take out whatever set of keys you have with you. If you don’t have keys with you, then think about all the different locks you open in a typical week. Share with the group what each key unlocks. Do you carry any keys that you don’t use anymore or can’t […]