Discussion Guide II - March 1, 2009

Jesus trail - Feb. 17, 2009
Discussion guide for March 1, 2009

A biblical consideration for adoption
Page 18
By C. Richie

Do you agree with C. Richie assertions about adoption? Why or why not?

What makes adoption and family issues so complex?

How should the church support parents who decide to adopt children?


A YouTube presidency
By Gordon Houser
Page 30

What is your experience with social media such as Facebook, instant messaging, Twitter and YouTube? How might these be used in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ?

How do you judge the reliability of the messages you receive from the U.S. government or from other media? What are good ways to be critical of what we read?

What was your favorite film or book from 2008? Why?


Damaged vets need healing
By Everett J. Thomas
Page 32

Have you talked with a combat veteran and learned the veteran’s story of war? If so, share what you learned. If not, why not?

 Do you agree that only communities of faith have the language to address the core spiritual damage caused by war (Heggen)?