Tag: learning
Learning… or doubling down on ignorance? What’s your plan for today?
real life equals constant change and growth
a letter to my grandson on his first week at school
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” – Matthew 19:14 Monday, with one more significant turn of the time machine, our grandson, David, went to preschool for the first time. “Bye, … Continue Reading a letter to my grandson on his first week at school
parents are responsible for education – schools help…
We all know how much I love my grandchildren. Just click on the “Grandaddy Letters” category and you will find dozens of posts featuring David and Beks over the past few years. They’re growing by leaps and bounds and in every way; I’m so happy and so proud. But today’s featured … Continue Reading parents are responsible for education – schools help…
the more we know… and learn… and love
There’s absolutely nothing in our experience of life that will not be markedly enhanced if only we make the simple decision to engage ourselves with a faith community, and make Sunday morning worship THE priority of every weekend.
when boredom is good for children!
With Day One of a six-day visit from our grandchildren under our belts, we’re already amazed at how fast they’re growing up and how everything changes from visit to visit. They both soak up everything like sponges, learning and growing as a natural response to the abundant stimulation that is … Continue Reading when boredom is good for children!
smart enough to not know everything
So the idea behind these three photographs is a reminder that even inspired creativity requires careful preparation, research, humility, and hard work to pull off.
devaluing education leads to valueless politics
The more I think about it, the more I believe there is a strong relationship between the value we place on public education and the value we get from public officials.
Master, teach us how to pray – The Lord’s Prayer
LEARNING FROM THE MASTER: This morning – Sunday January 17 – my adult discipleship class will be talking about the Matthew 6 passage where Jesus introduces The Lord’s Prayer. We’re working our way through the Sermon on the Mount, taking a look at discipleship by reading the foundational teachings of … Continue Reading Master, teach us how to pray – The Lord’s Prayer
kids and the benefits of failure
Thinking about God’s generosity some more, I’d have to say I am newly surprised, every year, at the signal blessing that is the gift of these beautiful children.
please get over your need to be right, and try listening! #losethelabel
Then they took Paul and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we would like to know what they mean.” (All the Athenians and … Continue Reading please get over your need to be right, and try listening! #losethelabel
the view from the bus
The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all. – Proverbs 29:7 My quick excursion into Florida is complete, so now it’s time to catch up on some work. My plan was to deliver our old SUV to Rebekah’s brother in Jacksonville (“seeing with … Continue Reading the view from the bus
learning – and living – as a spiritual gift
“Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk … Continue Reading learning – and living – as a spiritual gift
always reforming, always playing catch up, always learning God’s way
Then David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man. He said to Nathan, “As the Lord lives, the man who has done this deserves to die; he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.” Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” … Continue Reading always reforming, always playing catch up, always learning God’s way
learning from the children (we sure need the help!)
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child, whom he put among them, and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble … Continue Reading learning from the children (we sure need the help!)
what is truth?
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you … Continue Reading what is truth?
