You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1 NIV) In the space of a few paragraphs, Paul outlines a curriculum with a motive. That outline does not include a lesson plan and session notes, neither does it describe classroom resources required and assessment methods. It does underline, however, the importance of […]
Read More Titus Talk 02 – Titus the TeacherThere are things I do really well. I excel in these areas and it’s clear not only am I in my element, but I am able to get others to enjoy that element for the time I am in it. Recently I was reminded that even in those areas that I do so well there’s […]
Read More Brushing Up On The SkillsLife works because it has been built that way. ‘What do you mean by that, Christopher?’ you ask. I am glad you did. I don’t know of any great life that was not the result of significant development. Building on what has been learnt to be a better person living life in a better way. […]
Read More Build or KnockA lot of what appears normal and regular now started off not being that way at all. Working patterns today would baffle people a couple of centuries ago. Same with what goes for eating patterns. Some apply value judgments on those changes, sometimes it’s worth doing that, yet how we respond to these changes expresses […]
Read More UnconventionalThe bond between a father and his children isn’t as lauded and tenderly considered as the one between the mother and her offspring This is unfortunate. Recently I sat in on a conversation a few folks were having about Paul in the Bible. They were talking of the paternal care he displayed for the churches, […]
Read More When Your Dad WritesOne of the people I admire a great deal who I know of only through his online presence is Alan Knox. A quote of his was posted on Facebook recently and he said the following: “I found that I learn more from those who are attempting to learn from others than those who are attempting […]
Read More Teaching and LearningYou’re aware of that feeling some have when they are a child. That feeling that says life will be so much better as soon as they grow up and can do what grown ups do. You’re also aware of that feeling that parents get seeing their children play around with little to no responsibilities and […]
Read More The Life Gets SweeterIt’s clear and obvious, but sometimes we’re slow on the up take. When I was a child (OK, a smaller child), I was eager to grow up and be a man like my Dad. I thought that was the place to be. Getting to stay up as long as you want. Not have to do […]
Read More Some Things Will Have To ChangeApparently some people like the rough approach. That might work for some, however … So I am in the process of learning to drive. It’s not a long story, but it’s not here for this blog entry. One of the things that I am learning as far as clutch control and braking is concerned is […]
Read More A Gentle TouchSome people find themselves in a position where there are great demands made of their time. Working hours are not just 9 to 5 and work days cover 7 a week. So demanding is the life that room for relationships are minimum and what room their own is not able to do depth of any particular quality. […]
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