Monthly Archives: February 2008

Posted on February 29, 2008 by igalindo
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Process vs. procedure

Posted on February 28, 2008 by igalindo

Some years ago one of my boys worked for hours on a work of art on a computer graphics program. When he tried to print out his masterpiece, however, the color printer spewed out a monochrome facsimile of his creation, … Continue reading →

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Good behavior

Posted on February 27, 2008 by igalindo

I recently overheard a religious leader state that a good Christian education will emphasize teaching children good behavior. Children should learn early how to act in Christian ways: being kind and polite, telling the truth, being honest, etc. Those are … Continue reading →

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Book review: Teaming Up, by Holderness and Hay

Posted on February 25, 2008 by igalindo

The move from rigid and isolated “committees” to a “team approach” continues in many congregations. Sometimes that movement is not much more than a re-organization and re-labeling that result in very little change. The fact is, as I like to … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 22, 2008 by igalindo
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Big Words, Adults, and Learning

Posted on February 20, 2008 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? Fiction: The longest word in the English language is antidiestablishmentarianism.

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Book review: The Dynamic Congregation, by Ramey

Posted on February 19, 2008 by igalindo

Does this sound like your experience of church? Little seems to happen during church services. You eat this bread and drink the wine at communion, even hear in the liturgy that Christ is present, but everyone seems bored. . . … Continue reading →

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Identified Patient Handout

Posted on February 18, 2008 by igalindo

Someone recently requested a teaching handout for the concept of the “Identified Patient.” We’re happy to oblige in providing resources if we can. Attached is the handout (a “one-pager” we created:

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Posted on February 15, 2008 by igalindo
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WordPress Upgrade

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Jon

This blog is now running WordPress 2.3.3. If you have any issues with the new configuration, please contact the site adminstrator or leave a comment on this post. Thank you for being a member of our community.

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