Ever since MTV’s hit show The Osbornes, family reality shows have dominated basic cable. Recently Jon and Kate Gosselin—parents of twins and sextuplets and stars of TLC’s wildly popular Jon & Kate Plus 8—announced that they are filing for divorce. The show will go on, giving a look at how a celebrity family copes with separation. Though our families’ issues aren’t broadcast on national television, we can relate to some of the blessings and challenges we see on family-based reality shows. LinC looks at family relationships and how we can love our families in ways that honor Christ. Key Scriptures: Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-4; Acts 16:11-15; Matthew 18:21-22. Civil unrest erupted in Iran following a disputed presidential election in which incumbant Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won by a surprising margin amid allegations of fraud. Millions of protestors in Iran and around the world have taken to the streets and to the Internet to contest the results and demand justice. Justice is a topic that comes up throughout Scripture and that was very important to Jesus. Next week we'll look at how and why Christians should strive for justice in Christ's name.
