Addition and subtraction are two of the first math skills taught in school. It usually follows number recognition and counting in most elementary classroom curricula. At this stage, parents, teacher, and students alike all celebrate this skill coming to life in the mind of the child. Although it is not my goal to rain on the parade of educators and parents, it is my goal to have you consider the following: we were born with a natural ability to add and subtract. Thank you, parents and Continue Reading
I’m Going to Bed
I prayed to God for more speaking engagements. He answered! This summer alone our ministry has received 5 speaking engagement requests and arranged for me to attend a conference as well as a speaking and writing workshop. Most of these events are occurring between the months of August 2018 and October 2018. The preparation is as fun as it is demanding. That being said, I’m going to bed. As in . . . I will not be writing a formal blog post this week. I’ve always tried to practice the art of Continue Reading
You Feel Something
There is a genetic disorder in which children are born with the inability to feel pain. Can you imagine not realizing you need to move your hand away from a hot stove? WOW! While these children don’t experience pain, they do feel something, namely pressure. They must, therefore, be taught that pressure is their body’s way of signaling that damage of some sort is occurring. Pressure, rather than pain, says to them, “remove your hand.” This physical inability to feel and respond to pain Continue Reading