This Week's Program
After the Storm
When tragedy strikes, it’s our call as people of faith to respond to those in need – like the many thousands who are continuing to reach out to Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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Frog Hollow
read by Sam Heatwole
Our neighbor Ivy Moyers has a very simple religion — no, that's not quite right —she has a simple and well-exercised faith. For Ivy, God is God, and knows exactly what he's doing.
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Video
- Peace Study DVD: A study DVD inspiring youth - and adults - to imagine what the world would be like if every person tried to make it a more peaceful place. Two-hour DVD with 24 stories.
Book
Burton's Blog
Service: the Heart of the Gospel
I grew up in a church where service was not particularly prized. Petty jealousies and one-up-man-ship were more highly rewarded.
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Will I have enough money to survive when I retire? Who will care for me as I age? These are questions that haunt many who are nearing retirement. Next week's episode of Shaping Families talks about "innovative aging" and will help us discover new perspectives on aging and stewardship from some of the field's top thinkers.
Favorite Family Recipes
Rice and Chicken (Arroz con Pollo)
Program manager Sheri Hartzler observed the importance of serving others by watching the lives of uncles and aunts, cousins and immediate family members who have worked in various countries, in inner cities in the U.S., and in their local communities. This recipe for rice and chicken comes from Puerto Rico from her Aunt Annabelle who lived and worked there with her family for 20 years.
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