>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- 1 Chronicles 16:28 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
- Revelation 15:4 “Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
>> Websites to check
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- http://myhero.com/hero.asp?hero=rubybridges The true story of Ruby Bridges—a child who changed history.
- http://www.christiananswers.net/teens/home.html Info and a discussion related to racism and diversity among teens.
- http://www.relevantmagazine.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1109&mode=&order=0 An interesting article about interracial dating relationships.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- Thank goodness we’re not all carbon copies of each other. What a boring world this would be! As Christians, we ought to celebrate the unity we find within the diverse body of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12:4–6,12).
>> Books to Read
- Who I Am by Melody Carlson, a fictional, first-person story told by a teenage girl who encounters racism while learning to discover her own identity.
Find out how to buy this... - Diverse Worship by Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid, an in-depth look at cultural differences in worship styles.
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