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Last night I was reminded again about how answered prayer often works. I know that many people have prayed for rain in the area. I myself have prayed for rain to water my brown patch of yard and turn it green again. But last night, when the rain did come, all I could think about was the thunder and lightning. I turned off my computer in fear before I was able to write this very blog. But as the clouds cleared and I woke up this morning, I realized how our prayers have been answered. Many times we pray, but we are afraid of the answer. The lightning comes, the thunder roars. I am reminded of Elisha, who prayed that God would defeat the priests of Baal. When God did defeat and destroy them, Elisha found himself running for his life, and giving up all hope. In the midst of answered prayer, Elisha found himself scared for his life. I hope we can realize that sometimes God has to flash the lightning and pound the thunder, but in the end, the clouds will part, our prayers will be answered, and God will still be God.
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Training - training - and more training. School starts on Monday and I am looking forward to getting started. I work until 4pm everyday this week and even later some days as I try to get the room together. It is a busy time - but a blessed time! I am getting more rest, feeling more confident, and feeling more purposed! God is good!
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- Ben Ceyanes
- I believe that the reason many students fail is because they simply do not see the point of learning. We teach students a lot of information, but they want to know WHY they need to know it. The biggest challenge to teachers this age is to show how the information applies to everyday life. The student can and will learn something if they know why they need to know it. The days of "you need to learn this because I say so" or more recently "you need to learn this because the state says so" are over. I always try to make the information relevant and interesting when I can. They need to know how important math can be in thier lives. I believe that teachers need to begin to work together to overcome the immense task that is before us. Team teaching, collaborative work, and sharing lessons are essential to our success. Just as businesses have weekly meetings, retreats, and team concepts, so must we. Students want to learn. But they want to learn useful information, not just stuff. If we will reach out and let them grow, they will.
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