In the work I get to do, I meet people in organizations working with youth and children a lot. Over and over the deep concern in reaching children, educating children, etc., is the severe loss we have from COVID. There is a serious lag in development in an upcoming generation and we need to takeContinue reading “A generational upheaval”
Category Archives: Education
Three keys of transformation in my life
I start this by saying I readily acknowledge the margin I’ve been graced with in my life financially. While these three keys are possible in “free” ways, I have been able to utilize these keys with resources, for which I am profoundly grateful. (A key for me is to be financially obligated and that becomesContinue reading “Three keys of transformation in my life”
Graduation Day
It’s Commencement for North Central University, where I teach as an adjunct. This class represents a significant number of students I have known their entire college career. Among them are students I have had the privilege of mentoring one on one for a couple of years, those we have had over to our house atContinue reading “Graduation Day”
Zig Ziglar
Zig Ziglar passed away today. I loved listening to this man when I was at seminars in the past. I was able to see him about 18 months ago. His health was slipping and everyone could tell. The session was more a tribute to him and it was wonderful. His energy was contagious. Zig isContinue reading “Zig Ziglar”
Passion and Facts: Invisible Children
My youngest son is involved in the group “Invisible Children.” A lot of kids in his high school are incredibly passionate about this project. One of the exciting things I see in this generation is passion for great causes. They raise thousands and thousands of dollars for projects like “Invisible Children” and Project Rescue, whichContinue reading “Passion and Facts: Invisible Children”
One Assemblies of God School Closing
Bethany University in California has had some tough times. Unfortunately, it appears they are closing. But when one door closes, as they say, another one seems to open up. The school where I teach is offering help to those students. Being totally biased, I love what North Central is offering.
Right into college or not?
Interesting interview on should kids go straight to college? I will say this as an adjunct professor: Those who have been out of high school and had a couple of years working, or traveling, or doing a missions trip, are FAR more ready to hit the books than most kids coming straight from high schoolContinue reading “Right into college or not?”
In the Company of Books
David Brooks is easily one of my favorite columnists. This column on the power of books is tremendous. It emphasizes the need to read. Real books help. (We can have the debate of ebooks vs. hard copies as well.) The point is: READ. We already knew, from research in 27 countries, that kids who growContinue reading “In the Company of Books”
Loser
I put this in because I am wrapping up a semester of teaching and have had it with my generation trying to protect the next generation from “hardships.” As a result I am watching students struggle and fade because of the smallest adversities. Then, they expect favors to help avoid the pain. We need lossesContinue reading “Loser”
Hard Work and Determination
I am reading a book with my church staff about the “Me Generation.” It is a study, with some very funny sharp opinions, about our current generation. There are some very admirable things about this current generation. One thing I was admittedly surprised about was they seem to have high goals. The downside is theyContinue reading “Hard Work and Determination”
Apprentice 2 Jesus 