DISQUS

GoodWordEditing.com: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

  • christa allan · 1 year ago
    You're right about the courageousness of connectedness (but then, you knew that, right?!). What's sad is when the "glue" is missing, it's terribly obvious.
  • L.L. Barkat · 1 year ago
    Find myself musing on what it means to have the soul of a teacher.

    L.L. Barkat's last blog post..125 Brooklyn Bridge
  • Merrie Destefano · 1 year ago
    Interesting post, Mark. I'd like to get that book.

    I've struggled with the whole public speaking thing (don't really like it, but I usually get good response when I do), and maybe I just need a different approach. Perhaps if I view it as teaching versus speaking, I would enjoy it more.

    Thanks for the encouraging post!
    : )
    Merrie

    Merrie Destefano's last blog post..Hunting for The Hunted
  • real live preacher · 1 year ago
    Connectedness. Yeah. You know, it seems that almost every job is made fuller and richer and more complete if we allow ourselves to become connected to those around us. It's easy to stay distant and safe.

    Isn't that part of the deal with social media? The walls have come down and now we interact with the ones we read. And they listen to our feedback. Hurts sometimes. Also creates something worth doing.
  • Tanya Dennis · 1 year ago
    Good post. Too often I fail in the arena of courage. One specific instance happened just this weekend. While I checked out at the grocery store, my daughter grabbed my Bible out of my purse. The cashier was so curious. He kept leaning over to see what she was reading. With surprise he asked "Is she reading a Bible?" I confirmed, yes, but didn't say anything more. I could have made a connection, maybe even shared the Gospel, but I just flaked out and continued stacking bags in our cart. Thanks for your reminder and challenge to be more courageous next time.

    Tanya Dennis's last blog post..May Ellie-isms & Zach Attacks
  • Sam · 1 year ago
    Mark,
    Nice post.
    I think it all ties in with how we love God, ourselves and others re: the two greatest commandments Jesus quotes.
    -Sam

    Sam's last blog post..Story for my superhero children
  • Ted Gossard · 1 year ago
    I really like the thoughts on teaching, and that book I'm sure is a great read.

    Yes, I missed my calling, I'm more and more convinced. I should have been a teacher in some setting as my work, but oh well.... Just have to make the best of what's left.

    Ted Gossard's last blog post.."Sword in the Stone: resistance" from L.L. Barkat
  • Jim Martin · 1 year ago
    Mark,
    This is an outstanding post. I had heard of Parker Palmer but knew little about him. I look forward to the interview.

    I really like what both he and you say about "connectedness." Very, very, good.
  • David Rupert · 1 year ago
    Marcus

    We shouldnt restrict 'teaching' to just standing behind the lectern. Those of us who are people of the letters, are teachers. We shouldnt take this task lightly. At work, what we write, what we say and most of all, what we do, are ALL teachable moments.

    People are watching. What am I saying?

    David Rupert's last blog post..Wisdom