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  Continue reading

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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  Continue reading

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Taking a Break . . .

In the midst of this very demanding week, something Jesus said came to mind, and it seemed to speak to me in a personal way. It was part of  Continue reading

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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 Continue reading

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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  Continue reading

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Passing the Smell Test

We’ve all heard that familiar old platitude that a picture’s worth a thousand words, and it seems absolutely true when we come across some  Continue reading

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