Category Archives: Cultural Context

A Prophet Takes a Field Trip, Part 2 ~ A Touching Encounter

If you were with us for last week’s session, you’re already aware that a couple of things worked together to form the basis for this series. The first was my encounter with 

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In No Uncertain Terms

Sometimes things happen that are laden with implications that make them far too significant to be ignored. We witnessed another 

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Time to Apply a “Dash of Salt”

Last week we wrapped up our Ears to Hear series. It was little more than a mere introduction to some 

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Ears to Hear ~ Part III: Developing a “Natural” Response

With the exception of last week’s unanticipated break since the first post in our Ears to ‘Hear’ series, we’ve been considering that familiar admonition that 

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Ears to Hear ~ Part II, Listening with Our Eyes

Experienced teachers know they have to repeat things more than once if they expect their students to actually “get it”. And from the opposite perspective, experienced

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Ears to ‘Hear’ ~ Part I

Sometimes changing our approach to a routine task or activity is a good thing, even though it might feel a bit awkward. I’m experiencing that awkward feeling right now because I’m 

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