Monthly Archives: August 2007

Cop-at-the-door (contest)

Posted on August 9, 2007 by igalindo

When we were young my siblings and I would often receive a warning from our mom whenever we ventured from home. With a somber voice and a straight face (but not without a twinkle in her eye) she would admonish … Continue reading →

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Those voices from the past

Posted on August 8, 2007 by igalindo

Ever get one of those phone calls that start out, “Are you ___________? You may not remember me, but . . .” I’ve gotten several of those over the years. Most of the time those voices from the past lead … Continue reading →

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How to make silly putty (a ministry skill)

Posted on August 7, 2007 by igalindo

Despite the serious and lofty education most of us clergy receive in seminary (theology, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, hermeneutics, philosophy, etc.) ministry has, decidedly, a pragmatic skills component to it. As one person put it, you have to “know stuff” (and … Continue reading →

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So you want to start a blog?

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Jon

I am thrilled to be a part of this blog team! I started my own blog a few years ago (which needs much TLC) and have been an advocate for blogging since. Along my journey, I have inspired individuals and … Continue reading →

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Myths about Opossums, Goats, and Holistic Learning

Posted on August 6, 2007 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: Opossums “play dead” when they are threatened or endangered.

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Myths about Trees, Eve, DNA, and Interpretation

Posted on August 3, 2007 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: Trees are critical to earth’s survival because they provide most of the earth’s oxygen … Continue reading →

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Silence for Youth

Posted on August 2, 2007 by GregR

I’m preparing a session for an upcoming youth retreat on the topic of “Silence and Solitude as Spiritual Disciplines.” It has caused me to think about the lack of silence in our lives in the US. My parents owned a … Continue reading →

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Leadership in Ministry Workshops summer newsletter

Posted on August 2, 2007 by igalindo

The current issue of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops newsletter (Summer 2007) is now available. Download the newsletter (.pdf, 10 pages) here: limsummer07.pdf. (This is an “interactive” document, so look for tags to websites and features).* ISSUE CONTENTS: The Rules, … Continue reading →

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Avoiding “Fuzzy Thinking”

Posted on August 1, 2007 by igalindo

One of the things I strive for in my classes is to help students move from “fuzzy thinking” about matters of faith to the capacity to engage in “critical thinking.” Fuzzy thinking takes different forms, including, “devotional,” “rhetorical,” “metaphorical,” and … Continue reading →

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