Archive for May, 2008

Are you a part of the solution or part of the problem?

Everyone has problems. It’s just a fact of life. Problems come in all sizes and shapes and affect all ages and races. Some problems are viewed as insurmountable and some problems may be viewed as simple annoyances. What they all have in common is that they present a challenge to those they involve.

Realizing this fact, as teachers we must ask ourselves, “Am I offering solutions to real problems?” We know the Word of God has answers to all of life’s problems. Are we conscious of the opportunity we have to make a difference in the lives of those who attend our sessions?

Some of the more common problems many of our class members face today involve:

May 27, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post

When Simplicity is Eloquence

“Never man spake like this Man” John 7:46

The greatest Teacher the world has ever known, was the most definite, simple, and practical in His instruction. GW 50

There is no higher example for a teacher to follow than the example given by the greatest teacher of all time, Jesus Christ. His method of communication can never be improved on and has lasted undiminished through the ages.
“The common people heard Him gladly.” Mark 12:37

While we are many times mesmerized by the eloquence of the worlds great orators, our mission as teachers is to communicate eternal truths in a manner that is best suited for its reception; SIMPLICITY.

May 07, 2008 | 1 comment | View Post