WHY IS THERE DEATH?

WHY IS THERE DEATH IN THE WORLD?

Why is there suffering in the world? If God is good, why would He allow this to happen to people…to me? Why do the innocent suffer? Why do bad things happen to good people and vice versa?

Theology

How many books are in the Bible? In the Old Testament? In the New Testament?

Speaking of the Bible...

... which is a collection of books, what is the most inspirational or memorable book you have ever read? Name the book and explain why you chose it.

To journal or not to journal

Journaling is a time honored way of reflecting and learning about yourself; recording events and ideas throughout your lifetime; and, for us here in 208, a time to establish and enjoy at least five quiet minutes each week. Please share your response to our classroom journaling time so far (e.g. why you like or not, if you would like to see it continue as is or change it in some way you can suggest).

For your consideration:

http://edupln.ning.com/video/digital-footprints-your-new

http://edupln.ning.com/video/you-cant-take-it-back-online

Progress reports...

...are more than just checking comment and grade. For the thinking, caring student it is a time to answer honestly, "How am I doing with my effort - is it my best?" For anyone falling into old bad habits of laziness, it is way too early to give in to that. For anyone struggling to understand something, it is time to take the responsibilty to get help. For those who are doing well, look around to see how you can help someone and look to yourself to see how you can challenge yourself in school.

We've all heard this - my life is a gift from God; what I do with it is my gift to Him.

Progress reports...

...are more than just checking comment and grade. For the thinking, caring student it is a time to answer honestly, "How am I doing with my effort - is it my best?" For anyone falling into old bad habits of laziness, it is way too early to give in to that. For anyone struggling to understand something, it is time to take the responsibilty to get help. For those who are doing well, look around to see how you can help someone and look to yourself to see how you can challenge yourself in school.

We've all heard this - my life is a gift from God; what I do with it is my gift to Him.

Chilean miners

With the rest of the world, I have been amazed at the story of the miners who were rescued from their underground prison of 69 days. It is not hard for each of us to imagine the feelings the miners went through and their feelings their families and their rescuers experienced.

One of the most interesting comments I have heard so far is from the miner who said, once he was on the surface again, "I have been with the devil. I have been with God. God won."

What can we learn from this?

Learning together

While the world of wikis and blogs is not unknown to most of us, learning to use them in a way that is useful and interesting in classroom work still has to be worked out. I look forward to doing that with this year's students. As long as we respect each other's efforts, it should be fun!