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March 6, Episode #31: Eye of the Tiger—Whatever We Do, We Should Do It for the Lord
Marsha goes head to head with spelling bee champ, Tiffany Rockler. When Tiffany shows her true colors, Marsha must decide if the championship is worth winning at any cost. It’s a real D-I-L-E-M-M-A!
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“Outwit, outlast, sellout?”
“So-called 'reality TV' has become a cultural phenomenon with each network pumping out seemingly endless variations on the basic formula: game shows on steroids interrupted by soap operas. In the end they all ask the same question, “How far would you go to win something? Would you be ruthless? Would you lie? Would you cheat?” The questions are compelling, which explains the huge ratings these shows generate. In this week’s Director’s Notes, David Carl discusses the importance of properly defining the goal of a game—and it’s not to win.
March 13, Episode #32: The Hire Principle—Putting Others First
When it seems that Tiffany can fire anyone who works for her father, she forces all of the kids of Mr. Rockler’s employees to be her personal servants . . . or else. C.J. decides Tiffany must be stopped. But can he carry out his plan when he finds out who her next victim might be?
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“I’d like to thank the Academy . . .”
If you have ever seen an awards show, you have undoubtedly experienced the “thank-you” speeches of the winners. It can sometimes be a very moving experience when the winner demonstrates true humility and gratefulness to the countless others who helped him or her win the honor. The truth is, we would not think highly of an individual who bragged pridefully about doing it all by himself. This week David Carl explains why humility is the fertile soil that bears invaluable fruit.
March 20, Episode #33: And Then There Were None—Serving One Another
When Miss Harbor teaches a lesson on King Arthur, The Club decides it should make up some rules of conduct, just like Arthur and his knights did. But instead of bringing peace, The Club’s rules threaten to divide them all.
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“Standing up on the inside”
You have no doubt heard the story of the strong-willed girl whose teacher called on her repeatedly to sit down at her desk. Finally, after much consternation on the part of the teacher, the girl took her seat. As the relieved teacher returned to the blackboard to continue the lesson, the girl softly muttered under her breath, “I may be sitting, but I’m standing up on the inside.” In this week’s Director’s Notes, David Carl writes, “We can force good behavior out of others, but it very well may be at the expense of their hearts, which is the very thing that interests God the most.”
March 27, Episode #34: Cylinder 137K—God Is Always with Us
A hot day drives C.J. and Staci inside to explore the cool basement of the Collins Mansion. The recovering of Mr. Collins’ private journal leads them to the discovery of a lifetime! But someone lurking in the shadows will do anything to keep them from it.
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“God in the midst of the storm”
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, tens of thousands of homeless refugees poured into nearby states. Some grieved the loss of loved ones, others simply tried to take inventory of what was lost and what they could count as blessings. Times like these can challenge our faith. We might find ourselves wondering where God is when these devastating events happen. David Carl explains in this week’s Director’s Notes that God is always present and always in control—even in the midst of the storm. | 
