Monthly Archives: April 2012

My mentors are all younger than me

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Mark Love

This isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. The one thing you’re supposed to bring as you get older is wisdom, which in turn could make you a mentor to younger, less wise, persons. I mean, everything else about getting … Continue reading →

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I’m a Situated Learningologist: and why you should be too

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Mark Love

I direct a masters degree that is delivered primarily in an online format. It’s hard for me to say the word “online” aloud when explaining the degree. The word online carries so much baggage. It’s almost like your saying you … Continue reading →

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Make me Clean: a reflection on illness and salvation

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Mark Love

I have a benign essential tremor. My hands have a tremor. It’s worse in my left hand than my right. Some days are worse than others and I can’t seem to pinpoint any reason why. I am, it seems, subject … Continue reading →

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The First Great Commission: mercy, not sacrifice

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Mark Love

We all know how the gospel of Matthew ends: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go into all the world, making disciples…” These verses, are less well known. “Woe to you scribes, Pharisees, hypocrites! … Continue reading →

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