Month: May 2015

Figuring It Out: Stuck

When I was living in Texas, and was in my 20s, and didn’t have kids, I decided that I could fix my own car. There was some noise that sounded a little like a coffee grinder coming from what I thought was the clutch. I had a repair manual (with pictures!) for my car and decided that possessing this manual gave me the ability to fix my own car. I thought to myself, “Anyone could look at a manual (with pictures!) and follow the instructions. How hard could fixing my clutch be? Long story short, I got my car...

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Family Event: Exploring Careers

by Steve Sonnenberg Download a PDF of the Family Event: Exploring Careers. OBJECTIVES That with the help of the Holy Spirit this study will: Promote conversations between youth and adults that focus on career choices and experiences; Identify with St. Paul’s suggestions for responding to God’s expectations for us in our careers; Identify adults in your congregation who can serve as resources to young people who are seeking help in choosing an appropriate career. MATERIALS NEEDED One 8.5×11 sheet of plain paper for each participant Pens or pencils for everyone Chalkboard and chalk or flip chart and marking pens...

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