Learning Curve

Something that never really occurred to me prior to the beginnings of this blog was the challenge that faces any writer or speaker who addresses an audience of any size. Think about that...if you needed to present information to a wide range of people, how would do it to make the subject material interesting and relevant?

There are people who learn by experience, people who learn better visually, people who need to read and study for a long time before ever taking a first step. I admire and appreciate anyone who can stand in front of a crowd or sit down in front of a keyboard and accomplish the daunting task of reaching people all across the learning curve. As for me, I do what I've learned works best...the principal I try to apply across every area of my life. I try to follow Jesus' example.

Look through Jesus' life and you will find that He taught in several different ways, sometimes by telling a story, sometimes by coming right out with the truth, sometimes by example, but always with love. I believe His #1 goal was to get everyone who would ever hear what He taught (that includes you and I!) to think for themselves. He wanted us to formulate questions and ponder the answers with equal doses of prayer and study. I think He knew what all great teachers know...a student who is engaged enough to form their own questions will be more ready to listen to and apply the answers they've learned.

It doesn't really matter how you learn, just that you never stop learning. Effective learning is nothing more than the style of learning that is effective for you! Use your emotions, your logic, your sense of humor, and whatever else you need...and always make a point of applying what you learn to your life. You never know when you will be the one called upon to teach others.