Imagine you were standing at the foot of the cross, watching Jesus breathe his last. What would you feel? What would you believe? When we look at what the Bible tells us about the crucifixion, each of the participants had a different reaction to the death of Jesus. Their reactions…
Facing Unforgiveness – Learn to Forgive
I recently spoke with a young woman who had been wronged years earlier by her best friend from childhood. Rumors had spread that were untrue and hurtful to her. She carried a terrible weight on her shoulders that was eating her away inside. It was the heavy burden of unforgiveness.…
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Work-Life Balance
Do you ever feel like your work life is spinning out of control? I know how I feel when my work-life balance is out of whack, stressed, and uncreative. I have trouble solving problems because they are overwhelming, and I feel tired all the time, but cannot sleep. Sometimes, a…
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Emotional Preferences for Learning
How do I like to study? Sometimes we forget that the internal emotional factors of motivation, responsibility, persistence, and structure play an important part in the learning process. When we understand our learning style preferences, we can find ways to take full advantage of our strengths and overcome our weaknesses. …
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Environmental Preferences for Learning
Where Do You Like to Study? When I attended high school, students all sat in straight-back chairs with attached wooden desks under fluorescent lights. Some students prefer a structured environment for learning, but not me! Once I returned home, I threw my books on the floor of my room, propped…
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Determining How I Learn Best: An Overview of Learning Styles
With Covid-19, we are all doing a lot more teaching and learning at home. Parents divide their time between working and helping their children with school. Knowing your child’s preferences for learning can make the task at hand a little easier. Learning Style Preferences Explained: Twenty-five years ago, I attended…
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