Ever tried to communicate something, only to discover words were exchanged, but you weren’t communicating at all? Yup, we’ve all been there. This is the fourth in a series of posts on The Seven Laws of the Teacher by Howard … Continue reading →
I (Karen Whiting) am writing this for October 31, That is Halloween on the calendar and one that is controversial with Christians. Some avoid it, some use it to reach out with church trunk or treat events, and others have … Continue reading →
I had the opportunity to attend a district professional development workshop. The keynote was about brain development. It seems studies by Harvard and MIT researchers have shown gaps in children’s learning is not based on poverty but rather on conversational … Continue reading →
Author Karen Whiting has written a wonderful new book called 52 Weekly Devotions for Families Called to Serve. From reading Scripture with family to hands-on activities, the reader will discover ways to encourage family time and sharing. These devotions are for families … Continue reading →
Ever heard of the terrible twos? Of course, you have! A few toddlers breeze through the twos without much drama, but most do not. My granddaughter did not. She was quite the drama queen—especially when she was tired and didn’t … Continue reading →
For the past several months we’ve been examining The Seven Laws of the Teacher by Howard Hendricks. In August, we looked at The Law of the Teacher: “if you stop growing today, you stop teaching tomorrow.” In September, we examined the … Continue reading →