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Apr. 25, 2014
Reminder: Faith Matches Reality
I've known him since he was a lanky, awkward child in middle school. Like me, he's a tad less awkward today. We're sitting near my computer, which I shut off so I'm not distracted while we talk. "You know I … Continue reading
Tagged faith, knowledge, life, life-long learning, reality, truth
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Apr. 16, 2014
Why the Internet May Rip People from Faith
I read an intriguing post about how The Internet Is Disrupting Religion. The author, Andy, is pleased to see religion go; I offered a few observations in the comment section. But a larger question has been forming in my mind … Continue reading
Tagged discussion, internet, knowledge, religion
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Sep. 30, 2013
Why Bother Teaching? They'll Forget It All Anyway
Last week I mentioned that daily lessons aren't nearly as important as how your children develop. Like you, they will end up forgetting much--most?--of the details of what they learn in school. But this raises a question: Why bother teaching … Continue reading
Sep. 12, 2013
What if I don't know what they need to know?
Luke's post from earlier this week made me smile ... I so remember feeling this way when it came time to teach math to my high school kids. I am seriously missing the required genes for learning, understanding and teaching … Continue reading
Tagged current events, knowledge, learning
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Aug. 14, 2012
How Do We Know What's True?
You're probably familiar with the encounter between Pilate and Jesus that ends with Pilate asking, "What is truth?" (John 18:38). Although we don't know the tone in his voice when he asked the question, we do know that he didn't … Continue reading
Feb. 13, 2012
The Skill You Need vs the Stuff You Know
I've already shared about not knowing what a mandible is. I've said that you don't need to mind the gaps. I've even questioned the purpose of tests. So I wondered this morning: What difference does it make if your child … Continue reading
Tagged knowledge, learning
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