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Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

David Rupert — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:57:11 -0000

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?

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Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

Jim Martin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:40:09 -0000

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.

Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

Ted Gossard — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:56:13 -0000

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

Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

Sam — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:03:37 -0000

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

Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

Tanya Dennis — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:34:14 -0000

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.

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Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

real live preacher — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:00:34 -0000

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.

Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

Merrie Destefano — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:39:52 -0000

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

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Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

L.L. Barkat — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:35:58 -0000

Find myself musing on what it means to have the soul of a teacher.

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Re: Do You Have the Courage to Teach?

christa allan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:25:21 -0000

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.