The High Calling

Feb 21, 2009

Try it the new way

I was born and reared on the lecture, I was once good at the lecture, and I'll probably die a lecturer, even though the lecture itself is dead in the water. The fact of the matter is, college students today--at least mine--want to do it themselves....

Blessed Connections

by Gordon Atkinson

So many things in life are quaint and cute. At a glance they seem absolutely precious. Often the story behind the scenes is different. Small towns look lovely on postcards, and many people fantasize about living in a quaint village. But small town life is filled with its own challenges and hardships....

Heavenly Light From a Stack of English Papers

by Marcus Goodyear

I had taught regular and honors English in Texas Public schools for several years. My regular English students were smart kids, but my honors English students were motivated. Most of the honors students really worked hard in my class. Many of my regular English students worked hard too. But rarely in my class....