From Preaching to Teaching
I continue to enjoy receiving invitations to speak in congregations, schools and group settings. In years past, I would be asked to “preach,” understood as “delivering a message” or giving…
Tag: teaching
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I post this “invitation” now and then. I’m not paid for most of my teaching and writing, so I welcome anything to show you sit, stand or walk with me.…
Teaching or Preaching?
Ancient Chinese wisdom, the distraction of “religious activity” and a simple rule learned in jail … Today’s column in the Citizen-Times: Practicing What We Teach and Preach
I Can’t Read without a Pen
I love libraries. I mean, I never go to a library. Haven’t for years. But I think they’re great; in fact essential to healthy communities that value education. They serve…
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I’ll post this now and then. I’m not paid for most of my teaching and writing (and just got the lowest royalty check ever for one book … cup of…
Decision Time for Teachers
Life in the American South is a constant head-spin. Liberal Progressives mixed in with REvangelicals and other Disciples of the New Faith who worship the current Acting President (“Make ME…
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Working with non-profits for many years I got used to “professional begging” … asking people to support the good things we were doing. The partnerships helped me as well as…
Religion and Relationships
Many of us who make a “personal exodus” from faith have to face the loss of friendships and even family relationships. This post by Bart Ehrman, a New Testament scholar…
