Sunday, December 06, 2020

Merry Christmas Card 2020?

1. Which actually happened?
A. Josh visited Alaska
B. Lydia attended Walla Walla University
C. The Fortunes survived a cross country road trip
D. All of the above

2. What did Toledo First Church do?
A. Recommended online Bible Studies (TruthLink.org)
B. Archived Pastor Mike's sermon notes online (here on Google Drive)
C. Hosted Forecasting Hope presentations online based on the prophecies of Jesus' return (archived on YouTube)
D. All of the above

3. What did Mike do in 2020?
A. Went on sabbatical
B. Learned how to use Facebook Live and Zoom
C. Nothing
D. All of the above

4. Jackie loves…
A. Wearing PPE at work all day
B. Cuyahoga Fall National Park
C. Getting mani pedis with Lydia
D. Both B and C

5. What else did Toledo First Church do
A. Resumed in person worship socially distanced with masks June 13 and children's ministries September 12
B. Collected money to build "water bottle houses" in Mauritania (a country in NW Africa)
C. Stuffed Christmas stockings for residents of Arbors of Sylvania
D. All of the above

6. Josh (junior at Walla Walla University):
A. Loves his auto classes
B. Loves his finance classes
C. Loves eating in the cafeteria
D. Only A

7. Lydia (freshman at Walla Walla University):
A. Loves eating in the cafeteria
B. Loves working as a dorm janitor
C. Is considering graphic or product design
D. Only C

8. Which of the following happened?
A. Mike and Jackie became empty nesters
B. Josh broke down delivering Jimmy Johns during the summer
C. Lydia changed diapers working in the church daycare during the summer
D. All of the above

9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. As Light Lingers by Nina Atcheson
B. One Miracle After Another: The Pavel Goia Story by Greg Budd
C. Theodicy of Love by John C. Peckham
D. All of the above


10. What else did the Fortune’s do?
A. Driveway visits
B. Socially distanced
C. Longed for Jesus to return
D. All of the above



>7 Fortunate—Be Born In Me by Francesca Battistelli is great!
>5 Unfortunate—The Christmas Tree Song by Weezer is sad
>3 A misfortune—Covid 19. Enough.



➘ Answers: They're all D!

Monday, December 16, 2019

Merry Christmas Card 2019?

1. Which actually happened?
A. Josh learned to snowboard
B. Lydia was elected school captain
C. The Washington Nationals won the World Series
D. All of the above

2. What did Toledo First Church do?
A. Hosted If It’s Important to Jesus….presentations based on Revelation 14:6-12 (archived online tfsda.org/sermons)
B. Raised resources for ¡Viva Venezuela!
C. Hosted Open Table weekly small group meetings for one victim rescued from trafficking
D. All of the above

3. What did Mike do in 2019?
A. Coached basketball on Wednesday nights
B. Tubed down the Huron River in Ann Arbor
C. Saturated Toledo with Jesus DVDs and invites to church
D. All of the above


4. Jackie loves…
A. FaceTiming Josh and going to Lydia’s choir concerts
B. Her new job in a doctor’s office
C. Raking leaves in the yard
D. Both A and B


5. What else did Toledo First Church do?
A. Hosted world renown violinist Jaime Jorge
B. Welcomed new members via baptism
C. Embraced Fifth Service Sabbaths
D. All of the above

6. Josh (sophomore at Walla Walla University) loves:
A. Loves writing long research papers
B. Exploring new parts of the country
C. Doing his own laundry
D. Only B

7. Lydia (senior at Toledo Christian School)
A. Sings in choir
B. Worked at Camp Mohaven as a counselor
C. Is trying to decide about college
D. All of the above

8. Which of the following happened?
A. Lydia had her wisdom teeth removed
B. Mike and Jackie ran a marathon after eating a lemon meringue pie
C. For Christmas, Toledo First Church collected Outfits for the Amazon kids they met in Brazil during last summer’s mission trip
D. Only A and C

9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. In Defense of the Decalogue by Richard C. Barcellos
B. Holy Roar by Chris Tomlin & Darren Whitehead
C. From Trauma to Triumph: The Carlot Dorvé Story by Laurie Snyman
D. All of the above

10. What else did the Fortune’s do?
A. Hosted Thanksgiving with an international flair including Japanese and Indian friends and dishes
B. Enjoyed some staycations
C. Longed for Jesus to return
D. All of the above



>7 Fortunate—Hark the Herald Angels Sing!
>5 Unfortunate—In the Bleak Midwinter
>3 A misfortune—Nuttin’ for Christmas



➘ Answers: They're all D!

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Can We Be Better Parents and Grandparents?

I believe we can. And must. Because our children and grandchildren's picture of Jesus will depend on ours!!! Here from Walt Mueller are a few ways we can be better parents and grandparents.

1. Use popular culture as a communication tool
2. Understand your own cultural biases
3. Be intent on building relationships
4. Love without condition or limits
5. Provide a place and community
6. Be a learning listener
7. Be a person of grace

Walt Mueller wrote these tips and is the president of the
Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. Do yourself a favor and sign up
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Friday, January 11, 2019

Dangerous Calling?

“I’m convinced that the big crisis for the church of Jesus Christ is not that we are easily dissatisfied but that we are all too easily satisfied. We have a regular and perverse ability to make things work that are not and should not be working. We learn to adjust to things that we should alter. We learn to be okay with things we should be confronting. We learn how to avoid things we should be facing. We would rather be comfortable than to hold people accountable. We swindle ourselves into thinking that things are better than they are, and in so doing we compromise the calling and standards of the God we say we love and serve.” Excerpt From: Paul David Tripp. “Dangerous Calling.” Crossway, 2012
Americans spent $490 billion on entertainment in 2012. But according to David H. Smith in his book Religious Giving p.5, "Only 2.6 percent of U.S. households give 10 percent or more of income.” Why? Did Jesus change his mind about tithing? I don't think so according to Matthew 23:23. Do people not trust any institution? Perhaps, but if they're professed followers of Jesus, that 10% should be going somewhere else then. But it's not since only 2.6% live this way. Imagine if every Christian in America actually tithed like Jesus said we should (Matthew 23:23) and gave away at least 10% of their income. Christian organizations by themselves could dig wells for fresh water in every remote place on earth.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Merry Christmas Card 2018?

1. Which actually happened?
A. Josh graduated high school with honors from Toledo Technology Academy
B. Lydia was inducted into the National Honor Society chapter of Toledo Christian School
C. Josh taught Mike how to drive stick
D. All of the above

2. What did Toledo First Seventh-day Adventist Church do?
A. Hosted Perfect Grace! presentations
B. Raised money for ADRA Life Saver kits
C. Held a shoe drive
D. All of the above

3. What did Mike do in 2018?
A. Was junior camp pastor at Camp Mohaven
B. Road tripped across America with Josh
C. Taught a neighbor how to drive
D. All of the above

4. Jackie loved…
A. The Beach Boys in concert
B. Being Matron of Honor at her sister’s wedding
C. Helping Josh organize his college dorm room
D. All of the above

5. What else did Toledo First Church do?
A. Hosted teenage piano protege Timothy Noble at Valentines for Toledo concert and gave the money to the local non-profit Mosaic Ministries
B. Provided space for the Spanish Adventist Group of Toledo to meet weekly
C. Made Cards for Soldiers
D. All of the above

6. Josh (freshman at Walla Walla University) loves:
A. His new major “Automotive Management”
B. Coming home for holidays
C. FaceTime
D. All of the above

7. Lydia (Junior at Toledo Christian School)
A. Turned "Sweet 16" this year and got her driver’s license
B. Worked at Camp Mohaven and a doctor’s office saving enough to buy a nice camera
C. Uses her camera to take photos for the school yearbook
D. All of the above

8. Which of the following happened?
A. Lydia sang a solo in a school choir concert
B. Mike and Jackie attended the documentary premiere of “Getting to 1” highlighting the NW Ohio infant mortality rate 3 x’s higher in black babies than white
C. Toledo First Church Seventh-day Adventist Church was asked to host Community Christmas Eve
D. All of the above

9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know: The Fascinating Stories Behind Great Works of Art, Literature, Music, and Film by Terry Glaspy
B. The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony
C. Living With Thorns: A Biblical Survival Guide by Mary Ann Froelich
D. All of the above

10. What else did the Fortune’s do?
A. Enjoyed float days on staycation
B. Grilled out with #teamFokrosston
C. Heard Handel’s Messiah with the Toledo Symphony
D. All of the above

>7 Fortunate—Joy to the World!
>5 Unfortunate—What Child Is This?
>3 A misfortune—You're A Mean One, Mr.Grinch

➘ Answers: They're all D!!

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

Merry Christmas Card 2017?

1. Which actually happened?
A. Josh visited Walla Walla University
B. The Fortunes were contestants on Wheel of Fortune
C. The Fortunes went to an Orioles game in Baltimore
D. All of the above

2. What did Mike’s church do?
A. Hosted Mad About Marriage classes for the community
B. Raised money for schools devastated by hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Texas
C. Provided Christian education for 100 children newborn through eighth grade
D. All of the above

3. What did Mike do in 2017?
A. Started Bible studies at home with the teens
B. Helped a bunch of people move
C. Chaplaincy at local hospitals
D. All of the above

4. Jackie loves…
A. Her new out-patient endoscopy position
B. Hanging around the house on weekends
C. Shopping with Lydia
D. All of the above

5. What else did Mike's church do?
A. Continued Six Week Groups
B. Hosted a ten year anniversary party for Pastor Mike disguised as a Christmas in July social
C. Hosted Pinewood Derby
D. All of the above 
6. Josh (senior at Toledo Technology Academy) loves:
A. Driving himself and some friends to school
B. That he is graduating in 2018 (Graduation Party Sunday afternoon May 27 at 4909 W Sylvania Ave Toledo OH 43623)
C. Driving the dump truck at Toledo Memorial Gardens where he worked last summer
D. All of the above
7. Lydia (sophomore at Toledo Christian School)
A. Is now driving with her temporary permit
B. Learned to play dad's guitar
C. Learned she loves roller coasters
D. All of the above

8. Which of the following romantic date nights between Mike and Jackie took place?
A. Set up risers for Ringfest
B. Watched the new documentary Luther: A Life and Legacy with everyone else at church
C. Collected socks for Hannah's Socks during Valentines for Toledo
D. All of the above

9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. The God-Shaped Heart by Timothy Jennings
B. Open by David Gregory
C. What Is The Bible? by Rob Bell
D. All of the above

10. What else did the Fortune’s do?
A. Relaxed in Ocean City, MD
B. Took the teens to Cedar Point
C. Supported The Daughter Project in bringing "for King and Country" to Stranahan Theatre for a concert to combat human Trafficking
D. All of the above

>7 Fortunate—Go Tell It On The Moutain
>5 Unfortunate—Do You Hear What I Hear?
>3 A misfortune—You're A Mean One, Mr.Grinch

➘ Answers: They're all D!!

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Merry Christmas Card 2016?

1. Which actually happened?
A. Josh did landscaping
B. The Fortunes moved (see new address below)
C. The Fortunes went to family camp
D. All of the above
2. What did Mike’s church do?
A. Hosted Biblical Astronomy presentations
B. Raised money for Christmas Commodes. DYK that diarrhea is the third-leading of cause of death for children under 5 around the world? And that more toilets in places where they have none could save lives?
C. Started six week groups
D. All of the above


3. What did Mike do in 2016?
A. Pizzapalooza
B. Robotics chaperone
C. Went to jail
D. All of the above

4. Jackie loves…
A. Wreaths
B. Endoscopy
C. Her new kitchen cabinets
D. All of the above

5. Josh and Lydia’s recommended reads include:
A. To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
B. This Side of Home by Renee Watson
C. War of the Invisibles by Sally Pierson Dillon
D. All of the above 

6. Josh (junior at Toledo Technology Academy) loves:
A. 3-D Printing
B. Computer Aided Design (CAD)
C. Music and cars
D. All of the above

7. Lydia (freshman at Toledo Christian) loves:
A. Art class
B. Riding the bus
C. Playing her new ukulele
D. Both A and C


8. Mike & Jackie...
A. Loved the movie War Room
B. Sometimes eat lunch together at the hospital
C. Celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary 12/22
D. All of the above

9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. Prayer by Timothy Keller
B. Simplify by Bill Hybels
C. Becoming a True Spiritual Community by Larry Crabb
D. All of the above

10. What else did the Fortune’s do?
A. Whitewater rafting in TN
B. Served ice cream at the Toledo Mudhens baseball games with Josh’s robotics team
C. Partnered with and helped raise over $40k for The Daughter Project’s 5th Annual Smile 4 Freedom Comedy Fundraiser Against Human Trafficking (join us next year OCT 28, 2017)
D. All of the above

>7 Fortunate—Joy to the World
>5 Unfortunate—What Child is This?
>3 A misfortune—Silent Night

➘ Answers: They're all D!!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Merry Christmas Card 2015?

1. Which actually happened?
A. Josh got contacts
B. The Fortunes sold their pop-up camper a.k.a “The Rainmaker”
C. The Fortunes miss “The Rainmaker”
D. Both A and B

2. What did Mike’s church do?
A. Hosted 200 students for Ringfest
B. Hosted 140 Pathfinders for Pinewood Derby
C. Raised money for baby chicks. DYK that $20 will provide the funds for 1 hen whose protein-rich eggs help nourish hungry families overseas? DYK that $100 per family can provide additional chickens who can protect agricultural crops from insects, provide a natural source of fertilizer and whose manure provides an additional source of income?
D. All of the above

3. What did Mike do in 2015?
A. TJA Week of Prayer
B. Started Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
C. Plugged The Daughter Project on NBC24
D. All of the above

4. Jackie loves…
A. Taking art classes
B. Days off work
C. Naps
D. All of the above

5. Josh and Lydia’s recommended reads include:
A. The Princess Bride by William Goldman
B. The Story by Zondervans
C. The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen
D. All of the above


6. Josh [age 16] loves:
A. Driving with his learner’s permit
B. Deer hunting with Grumpy
C. Indian Food like dad
D. All of the above

7. Lydia [age 13½]:
A. Loves bell choir
B. Took a certified baby sitter class
C. Occasionally bakes blueberry muffins just for the fun of it
D. All of the above

8. Mike & Jackie...
A. Hosted Thanksgiving this year
B. Miss their happy place in Ocean City, MD
C. “Adopted” two international students from UT
D. All of the above

9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. Chosen by Grace by Stuart Tyner
B. Jesus Prom by Jon Weece
C. Leadership and Self-Deception by The Abridger Institute
D. All of the above

10. What else did Mike’s church do?
A. Hosted Pathways of the Pioneers - dramatized stories based on the lives of the faithful men and women who devoted their lives to spreading the gospel and establishing the Seventh-day Adventist Church
B. Raised money for bicycle ambulances - this low-tech simple solution specifically equipped with a stretcher or bed on wheels reduces villagers' travel time to the nearest medical center and can save lives
C. Partnered with and helped raise $20k for The Daughter Project’s 4th Annual Smile 4 Freedom Comedy Fundraiser Against Human Trafficking
D. All of the above

>7 Fortunate—We’re going to adopt you next!
>5 Unfortunate—Hey, at least you tried.
>3 A misfortune—You’re killing me Smalls!

This Christmas Card is also available in color with pictures @ www.mike4tune.blogspot.com

➘ Answers: They're all D!!

Friday, September 25, 2015

Smile For Freedom?

Smile for Freedom is a family friendly comedy show raising awareness and money to combat human trafficking in NW Ohio. Because of generous sponsors, like the Toledo First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 100% of ticket sales benefit The Daughter Project - Ohio's only licensed recovery home for adolescant survivors of sex trafficking. I got the chance to plug both yesterday on NBC24. Check it out and spread the word. Imagine the difference we could make if EVERY faith based organization in Toledo came together for ONE night each year and bought a bunch of tickets to give away FREE to friends and neighbors?!!

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Rocks Cry Out?

If you keep quiet, even the rocks (star) will cry out. - Luke 19:40

Monday, November 10, 2014

2014 Fortune Christmas Card Quiz?

1. Which actually happened?
A. The Fortunes visited the Creation Museum in Kentucky for Josh’s 8th grade class trip
B. The Fortunes swung by
Niagra Falls on the way home from a wedding
C. The Fortunes joined 47k teens in
Osh Kosh, WI for an international camporee and while camping in The Rainmaker, it never rained
D. Both A and B

2. What did Mike’s church do?
A. Leaked like a sieve after Toledo shattered its previous snowfall record last winter
B. Hosted What The Bible Says About evangelistic meetings
C. Raised money for
bees and their hives since ten hives’ honey provides enough sustainable income for one family to put food on the table, send the kids to school, and pay for adequate medical care in developing nations
D. All of the above

3. What did Mike do in 2014?
A. Got grayer
B. Survived shingles
C. Made P.F. Chang jealous with his newest healthy lunch fave he calls “Lentil Lettuce Wraps”
D. All of the above


4. Jackie...
A. Loved vacationing in Ocean City, MD for the first time in ten years
B. Will go shoe shopping any time any weather
C. Loves going home to St.Charles, MI
D. All of the above

5. What were Josh and Lydia’s favorite movies?
A. The Lego Movie
B. Guardians of the Galaxy
C. How to Train Your Dragon 2
D. All of the above

6. Josh [age 15] loves:
A. Robotics and alternative energy classes at his new high school Toledo Technology Academy
B. Growing as tall as dad
C. Shooting his
bow and arrow in the back yard
D. All of the above

7. Lydia [age 12½] loves:
A. Taking voice lessons
B. Her new phone
C. Hummus and pesto sandwiches
D. All of the above

8. Mike & Jackie...
A. Have been happily married 18 years
B. Loathe exercising but do it anyway
C. Only ride the family waterslide at Kalahari
D. All of the above


9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen
B. Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Paul David Tripp
C. The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life by Armand Nicholi
D. All of the above

10. What else did Mike’s church do?
A. Hosted 200 teenagers streaming Ringfest 2014 to 377 screens worldwide
B. Read and discussed how Jesus is the victorious Lamb in Elizabeth Viera Talbot's new book entitled Revelation: The Fifth Gospel
C. Partnered with and helped raise $20k for The Daughter Project’s 3rd Annual Free to Laugh Comedy Fundraiser Against Human Trafficking
D. All of the above

>7 Fortunate—You read our minds!
>5 Unfortunate—Next time, ask Siri
>3 A misfortune—Inconceivable!

➘ Answers: They're all D!! Love ye! 

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Baba Yetu?

A teen in my Sabbath School class showed me a from a video game called Civilazation 4 by Christopher Tim. It's the first video game to win a grammy for a song! Cool

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Heart Transplant?

Max Lucado in his book Grace pp.8-9 shares the following story. "In the spring of 2010 a skiing accident took the life of Tara Storch’s thirteen-year old daughter Taylor. What for Tara and her husband Todd was every parent’s worst nightmare: a funeral, a burial, a flood of questions and tears. They decided to donate their daughter’s organs to needy patients. Few people needed a heart more than Patricia Winters. Her heart had begun to fail five years earlier, leaving her too weak to do much more than sleep. Taylor’s heart gave Patricia a fresh start on life. Tara only had one request: she wanted to hear the heart of her daughter. She and Todd flew from Dallas to Phoenix and went to Patricia’s home to listen to Taylor’s heart. The two mothers embraced for a long time. Then Patricia offered Tara and Todd a stethoscope. When they listened to the healthy rhythm, whose heart did they hear? Did they not hear the still-beating heart of their daughter? It indwells a different body, but the heart is the heart of their child."

This story reminded me of these words found in Scripture. "And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you"(Ezekiel 36:26 NLT). Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts"(2 Peter 1:19 NLT). Aren't you glad all all Scripture including prophecy points to Jesus? Aren't you glad Jesus is the one bragging about giving us a new heart?

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Keeping Our Kids Safe?

Recently, I've been reminded of the importance of discussing media boundaries and content filters with our family.
  • Did you know that with the advent of Netflix (and other streaming content providers), even some cartoons and anime have pornographic themes in them? Even though I previously spent hours adjusting the toggle content filters on Netflix, I (re)discovered that doesn't mean everything that comes through is appropriate. One reason is because Netflix constantly adds new toggle filters so I've learned you have to return to your settings every few months to update them. Here's an example of a TV14 cartoon called Chobits that made it through my previously set Netflix toggle filters that upon parental review, we will not be watching. Here's why: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0326672/parentalguide?ref_=tt_stry_pg
  • Discussing and applying media boundaries and content filters to what we watch is important as adults as well. Political dramas like House of Cards (a Netflix original series) was originally interesting to me when I first heard about it (thought it might be like The West Wing). But before I watched it, I read the IMDb.com online review and decided the graphic language and nudity made it unacceptable viewing for me. Same thing with Breaking Bad / Homeland / Mad Men / Game of Thrones. All of these shows are critically acclaimed award winners readily available on Netflix (except HBO's Game of Thrones) but the online reviews say they also contain graphic language and nudity.
Long-time youth pastor and author Josh McDowell says in his excellent book Right from Wrong (a great resource you too could read and discuss chapter by chapter with your pre-teen children or grandchildren) it's important to teach children that the lifestyle / behavioral policies we adopt don't come from church or your preferences. They come from timeless Scriptural principles. And those principles, if they're legit, can be traced to the character and Person we profess to follow — Jesus Christ. So our discussion and thought process goes something like this: Policies > Principles > Person of Jesus. Specifically re:media boundaries and content filters, what we talked about in our family is how 1 John 3:3 says Jesus (the Person) is pure (the principle) so that's why we choose, as best we can, to watch what's pure too (the policy). Which eliminates cartoons and content that contain pornographic themes, graphic language, and nudity.

Hopefully, if we continue to discuss WHY we choose what we do, our children will understand the significance of media boundaries and content filters and maybe even adopt them as their own when adults! In the meantime, please do share if you have a helpful media tip or resource. I'm preparing and eventually will share in church a topical series of presentations re:media and a Christian response to it so could use your help! I'm grateful as we turn our eyes upon Jesus, the things of this world grow strangely dim and that by beholding Jesus we still become changed (2 Corinthians 3:18).

2013 Fortune Christmas Card Quiz?

1. Which actually happened?
A. Josh learned how to surf
B. Barkley and Bianca learned how to surf
C. Mike tried to surf
D. Both A and C

2. What did Mike’s church do this year?
A. Sent a young adult missionary to NYC to help rebuild homes
for Hurricane Sandy Relief
B. Hosted Valentines for Toledo concert benefitting Haven of Hope home makeovers
C. Raised money for Holy Cows in Vietnam each of which lifts an entire village from poverty
D. All of the above

3. What did Mike do in 2013?
A. Turned forty
B. Watched the Redskins beat the Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin
C. Baptized Josh and Lydia
D. Both A and C

Jackie...
A. Loves her job as a gastro-intestinal nurse in the hospital
B. Welcomed a new niece Francesca
C. Loves Mike’s jokes
D. Both A and B


What were Joshua and Lydia’s favorite movies?
A. Frozen
B. The Croods
C. Despicable Me 2
D. All of the above


6. Joshua [age 14] loves:
A. Competing in Lego Robotics
B. Eating Indian food
C. His new contact lenses
D. All of the above

7. Lydia [age 11½] loves:
A. Singing in school plays
B. Making rubber band bracelets
C. Her dad’s jokes
D. Both A and B

8. Mike & Jackie...
A. Rarely go on dates
B. Still love each other like silly teenagers
C. Love hearing from our “adopted” Compassion kids Golu and Salomi in India
D. All of the above

9. Mike’s recommended reads this year include:
A. Beyond Common Ground: Why Liberals and Conservatives Need Each Other by Alden Thompson
B. The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight
C. With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani
D. All of the above

What else did Mike’s church do?
A. Helped arrange for Faith For Today’s mini-movie Miracle at Gate 213 to air Christmas Day on NBC (check your local listings!)
B. Hosted Worship Safety and Security classes for the community taught by sheriff
C. Partnered with and raised money for The Daughter Project’s 2nd Annual Free to Laugh Comedy Fundraiser Against Human Trafficking
D. All of the above

>7 Fortunate—Way to go!!!
>5 Unfortunate—Next time, use the force
>3 A misfortune—At least you tried
➘ Answers: They're all D!!!
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