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The Silent Teacher

The Silent Teacher
“Some of the most powerful moments of teaching occur when the teacher has enough discipline to remain silent.” [1] I’ve experienced this as both a teacher and a student. Silence is uncomfortable but it allows the student to wrestle, to formulate and eventually own an answer. The easy path is to just give the next…
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Celebrating the Rhythms

Celebrating the Rhythms
As we enter Sukkot, it was explained on a Jewish site (chabad.org), “of all the Jewish holidays, Sukkot is the only one whose date does not seem to commemorate a historic event.” It marks the harvest (Festival of Ingathering) as well as their season of wandering and special provision (Festival of Booths). The greatest celebration…
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David and Bathsheba: a sin against God alone?

David and Bathsheba: a sin against God alone?
Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight. Psalm 51:4 Confronted by Nathan, David repents of his adultery with Bathsheba. He cries out admitting his sin against God - and God only. But what about Bathsheba and her husband Uriah? This bothers me. I understand that in perspective,…
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Zacchaeus: Lost sheep found

Zacchaeus: Lost sheep found
Jesus, our Master Communicator, was always aware of His audience and even the nuances within His audience. His conversation with Zacchaeus spoke loudly to this tree climbing tax collector, but the rest of the crowd was targeted, too. The tax collectors were some of the most hated people among their fellow Jews. They were seen…
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