Articles

 Below you will find many articles that will help you in you teaching.  Many are in the PDF format and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader if you have a PC.



“Manishness”—For Men
Written by Jim Sutherland   

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 “Manishness”—For Men

Few are the opportunities to feel “the mannishness of man” (Francis Schaeffer’s term).  It possesses me rarely enough--after some sweaty hours with a chain saw or splitting maul, or after lifting weights.  Then I jokingly warn my wife of my coming—“I’m feeling the mannishness of man!”  It’s hard to feel manly at a keyboard.  Car manufacturers are increasingly pitching big horsepower to the male ego, starved to demonstrate maleness.  My focus isn’t upon ego, but upon “mannishness.”

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African American Cultural Gifts
Written by Jim Sutherland   

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  African American Cultural Gifts

African Americans have unique cultural strength. They focus upon relationships.  At a recent meeting five black and three white clergy had a good-natured heological free-for-all about Christians and alcohol. At 1 PM, the customary close, two whites left, while the black pastors stayed for another half hour of fellowship. After 12:00 Sunday, most whites have concluded with worship. Blacks may trickle out at 1:30 PM, to return later.

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