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Some scripture/wisdom for us

On 08/25/2023, in global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Proverbs 20:9

Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”?

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.

Psalms 94:18-19

When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

1 Chronicles 29:10-13

David’s Prayer

¹⁰David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,

“Praise be to you, Lord,
    the God of our father Israel,
    from everlasting to everlasting.
¹¹Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
    and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
    for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, Lord, is the kingdom;
    you are exalted as head over all.
¹²Wealth and honor come from you;
    you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
    to exalt and give strength to all.
¹³Now, our God, we give you thanks,
    and praise your glorious name.

Some wisdom for us

On 08/09/2023, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Proverbs 19:22

What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.

Romans 11:33-36

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.

⁶Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. ⁷Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Some scripture for us

On 07/29/2023, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Psalms 89:11

The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth; you founded the world and all that is in it.

Proverbs 18:13

To answer before listening— that is folly and shame.

Romans 10:9-11

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”

Psalm 112:5

Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Psalm 119:93

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

Some scripture for us

On 07/17/2023, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, society, by Daniel Christian

Proverbs 17:9
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.

Philippians 2:9-11

9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

Psalm 18:30

As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

Proverbs 17:7
Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!

“Do you remember a time when someone truly listened to you?” [Mehrabi]

On 07/07/2023, in attention, collaboration, communications, culture, dangers of the status quo, Daniel S. Christian, Emotion, face-to-face, hearts -- matters of the heart, ideas, psychology, relationships, religion, society, sociology, United States, vision/possibilities, by Daniel Christian

From DSC:
The Bible talks about listening quite frequently. The authors ask people to listen to what is being communicated.

Proverbs 16:20
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,
and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

Unfortunately, it often involves people NOT listening to the LORD and/or to others and, instead, going their/our own way. In my own life, things don’t go so well when I do that. I think the same is true on a more general/corporate level as well.

For example, Israel in ancient days thought and behaved this way too. Read 1 Kings and 2 Kings to see what I mean. They didn’t listen to the LORD. They didn’t listen to instruction. They thought they knew it all. They didn’t give credit to Whom credit was due. They made up their own gods and worshipped the things that they created.

The LORD wanted to bless them — and us. But they didn’t — and we still don’t — want to listen and submit to His will at times (even though His will is meant to BLESS US).

I used to see the LORD looking down from heaven, with a stern or disappointed look on His face. He was tapping His foot, and had His arms folded. I imagined Him saying, “Daniel, get your stuff together!!!” I didn’t see Him as being on my team.

Through the years He has shown me that He IS on my team and that He is active in my heart, mind, and life. He is full of grace, truth, patience, forgiveness, vulnerable love, and wisdom. He’s awesome. I love Him and His ways — but that’s taken me decades to be able to say that.

He wants what is best for us. He gave us gifts and wants us to use those gifts to serve others.

Some scripture for us

On 07/06/2023, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Proverbs 15:22 NIV

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Matthew 7:12 NIV

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Proverbs 15:23 NIV

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Acts 10:34-35 NIV

Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.

Proverbs 15:31-33 NIV

Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding. Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.

Our Learning Future from A to Z — from gettingsmart.com by Louka Parry

Key Points

Schools and organizations are human systems, filled with opportunities.
And yet there is a profound difference between building from a foundation of schooling and building from a foundation of learning.

Rather than simply replicate and scale the arrangements of schooling, we must seize the possibility to shift from a schooling system to a learning ecosystem to truly empower learners, educators, and parents to create a virtuous future for themselves and their communities.

Louka Parry

Our challenge will be how we choose to redesign and remake our experiences, environments, and ecosystems so that we unlock our true creative potential and thrive in the future.

Some scripture for us

On 06/20/2023, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Psalms 70:4 NIV

But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”

John 21:25 NIV — from bible.com

Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.

Psalms 71:15 NIV

My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.

Some scripture for us

On 06/02/2023, in ethics, faith, hearts -- matters of the heart, morals/values, relationships, religion, society, by Daniel Christian

Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Proverbs 12:22
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”

Psalms 65:3
When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions.

Proverbs 13:10
Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Some scripture on this Sabbath day

On 05/07/2023, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Acts 10:34-35
Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.

Psalms 51:10-12
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

Psalms 51:17
My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.

Proverbs 4:23 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

On 04/30/2023, in faith, global / globalization, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Proverbs 4:23 NIV — from bible.com

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
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1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV — from bible.com

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

5 Playful Strategies That Reduce Language Learning Anxiety — from edutopia.org by Paige Tutt
We visited a classroom in Denmark to see how a playful learning philosophy can put students at ease and make language learning joyful and engaging.

Excerpt:

Instead of trying to convince students that their fears aren’t warranted, Belouahi makes a point of creating a positive, mistake-friendly classroom where students feel comfortable experimenting. One of the ways she does this is by incorporating playful learning strategies. “It doesn’t have to be perfect from the beginning,” Belouahi says. “The goal is for them to use their English language as much as possible and as best as they can. Not perfectly.”

Here are five playful learning strategies from Belouahi’s classroom designed to make the act of learning a new language less daunting, and more joyful, social, and engaging.

Also from edutopia.org, see:

An Innovative Way for High School Students to Take Control of Their Own Learning — by Shelby Scoffield
Giving students a chance to build a project based on a rubric they created can increase engagement and investment.

Learners need: More voice. More choice. More control. -- this image was created by Daniel Christian

3 Simple Yet Powerful Ways to Build Relationships With Your Students — by Jori Krulder
Use these interactive strategies to build strong relationships with middle and high school students without sacrificing teaching time.
Activating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.

Wisdom calls aloud at the city gate. And so does folly. Who/what are we going to listen to?

On 04/20/2023, in Daniel S. Christian, faith, hearts -- matters of the heart, relationships, religion, society, by Daniel Christian

Wisdom calls aloud at the city gate. And so does folly. Who/what are we going to listen to?

The LORD values justice greatly.

On 04/18/2023, in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Daniel S. Christian, ethics, Europe, faith, future, global / globalization, history, law schools, leadership, Legal operations, legal reform, legal technologies, legislatures / government / legal, morals/values, relationships, religion, society, UK, United States, by Daniel Christian

The LORD values justice.

Luke 9:18-22

On 04/16/2023, in faith, global / globalization, history, relationships, religion, by Daniel Christian

Luke 9:18-22

Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah

¹⁸Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?”

¹⁹They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.”

²⁰“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.”

Jesus Predicts His Death

²¹Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. ²²And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

Learning Ecosystems

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“Do you remember a time when someone truly listened to you?” [Mehrabi]

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Some scripture on this Sabbath day

Proverbs 4:23 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Wisdom calls aloud at the city gate. And so does folly. Who/what are we going to listen to?

The LORD values justice greatly.

Luke 9:18-22

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