Making Schools Interesting, By Roger Behra

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Making Schools Interesting

 

By

 

Roger Behra

 

Teachers, parents, and students know that America´s public schools are not very interesting places, they are not doing well or what is expected of them. They are doing a poor job of preparing students for their future in America´s culture. And it is so unnecessary. The question to be answered is: Why are America´s public schools performing so dismally?

 

The blame has to rest with the people in charge of deciding what is taught and how it is taught. The decline started when the U. S. government got involved with money and mandates. It´s had been a dismal and bad situation since then.

 

Soon, education policy makers thought that all students ought to automatically desire an academic education. Courses that would appeal to many students who could not care less about academics were not considered worthwhile. Those courses were left out of planning, and that proved to be a big mistake.

 

The reading selections that were chosen to teach skills were not interesting to the students. They were very boring, like correct history and science classes. Mat curriculums totally ignore beneficial goals and task students with goals that are beyond a useful developmental level.

 

Pupils that attend home schools, private schools, and charter schools generally outperform pupils in public schools. It must be understood that public schools are the places where students who do not want to be there are there because they have to be. They are the ones who drop out of school. Other students find out at graduation time that they do not have enough credits to graduate. Some changes must be made, but they are difficult to solve.

 

Schools must offer a wider curriculum with the boring subjects eliminated as much as possible. And the curriculum must be presented in more interesting ways. This would help make schools a more enticing and fun place to be and officer a wider range of opportunity for future success. It would certainly be a creditable start.

 

R. B.

3-27-14



Russia´s Pitiful President, By Roger Behra

SHORT COMMUNICATION 384

Russia´s Pitiful President

 

By

 

Roger Behra

 

People who do not live in Russia should thank their lucky stars every day of lives. It is the most depressing place to live because of the leaders and the awful climate, but mostly because of the ones who lead Russia and what Russia has to offer, which is practically nothing. Under Russia´s current president, Vladimir Putin, Russia is on the road to yesteryear. Russians deserve a much better fate.

 

The leaders of Russia have never forgotten that they Cold War over thirty years ago, and now under Putin, he would like to start another Cold War. You can hear the wheels beginning to turn, and Putin demands it´s done his way.

Under Putin Russia is now ignoring international law. That will certainly encourage Iran and North Korea to do the same. That is going to dampen any world sympathy for Russia. The United States and Europe have been cutting their defense budgets, but that is going to come to a halt. In the U. S. and Europe more spending will have to take place buying military hardware. Ignoring international law is a monumental and grave mistake by Putin.

 

Now Russia has to deal with sanctions, and that is going to badly effect Russia´s ability to do successful banking, which they heavily depend on. Russia does not offer much to the success of other countries. They only provide oil and weapons that end up in the hands of terrorists. So, banking is very important to Russia, and the sanctions will strongly be devoted to harming them.

 

Someone called Putin a dimwit. Well, that seems to be an accurate assessment. A dimwit is a stupid person, and Putin, who has been ignoring international law, has put himself in the dimwit category. Since becoming president of Russia, he has Cold War thinking rolling around in his head. Putin has been poking the U. S. in the eye with a mix of Cold War-style tactics. However, Putin´s ignoring of international law is serious, and any violation will bring consequences and jeopardize world peace. Putin is just the kind of person who would risk that.

 

There is strong doubt that Putin should even be Russia´s president. During the last election in Russia there was strong indication suspicion that the election was not honest and that Putin, somehow, was underhandedly declared the president.

 

Others countries are watching Russia´s behavior during the Ukraine situation. Now that Russia has ignored international law, other country will be inclined to do the same, and that will be a serious situation. All the blame would be attributed to Putin for his dimwitted thinking and actions, along with all the sanctions that he caused to be placed on Russia. Putin is an absolute disadvantage being Russia´s president. Putin is capable another Cold War. Everyone is waiting and watching to see if the sanctions lead to another Cold War.

 

R. B.

3-25-14

 



During Jesus´s Ministry, By Roger Behra

SHORT COMMUNICTION 383

During Jesus´s Ministry

 

By

 

Roger Behra

 

During the six weeks of the Lenten period we are reminded of the ministry of Jesus and many important activities that went on during that time. Christians are reminded that Jesus gave many examples that He was more than just a human being going about His Heavenly Father´s Business. There were many examples that let His followers know that He was also God. Those examples are called MIRACLES.

 

One day, while He was preaching to a large gathering, He was told that they were hungry, but with them there was not enough food. In return, Jesus told them to prepare the few loaves and fishes that were available. When the feeding was finished there was enough food left over to fill several baskets. Jesus quietly performed a miracle before their very eyes.

 

At another time, in another placer some family members of Lazarus approached Jesus and told Him that Lazarus died. At the request of Jesus they took Him to Lazarus grave and opened it. Jesus then asked Lazarus to wake up and come out of the grave to the astonishment of all the members that were there. Lazarus, who was a friend of Jesus, was also surprised and thankful for what Jesus did for him. That was another miracle that proved Jesus was not simply man, but God also.

 

Later in the ministry of Jesus there was the time that some lepers were in the same area as Jesus. Jesus decided to cure them and He did, but only one cured leper returned to thank Jesus for his miraculous cure.

 

As Jesus went about His ministry, He spent time with His apostles about the business of His Father. One day Jesus and three of the apostles (Peter, James, John), went to secluded area in the mountains. After talking with them for awhile, He face became a dazzling golden, like the sun. His appearance became a dazzling silver, as white as light. Everything only lasted for a minute, and it astounded the apostles. When Jesus returned to His earthly appearance, He warned the apostles not to tell anyone until after his crucifixion and He rose again on the third day.

 

Eventually, during Jesus´ three year ministry the word traveled far and wide. He was capable of performing special and astounding changes in people and the environment. The detractors of Jesus said He was a magician, and they decided to put a stop to it all. They captured and crucified Jesus, and that started a great new beginning. As soon as Jesus drew his last breath on the cross, the gate to heaven was opened. On the 3^rd day afte3r the crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead. He was young. He was nice looking. He was able to appear anywhere at any time. When the Risen Jesus was with some apostles, they at first did not recognize Him. And Apostle Thomas did not believe Jesus rose from the dead, but he became a believer where Jesus showed him His crucifixion wounds, and Thomas said “My Lord and my God”. From that time on Jesus and heaven has been there for us. Pray to Jesus everyday.

 

R.B.

3-21-14

 



El Papa Francisco Acepta Invitación del Presidente Enrique Peña Nieto para visitar México

El Papa Francisco Acepta Invitación del Presidente Enrique Peña Nieto para visitar México

 

Por

 

Angel R. Cepeda Dovala

 

“I ask all people of good will to join us today in praying for peace in the Middle East”

Papa Francisco

 

El Papa Francisco ha aceptado hoy la invitación extendida por el Presidente de México, Enrique Peña Nieto, para visitar México dentro del marco de una audiencia privada en el Palacio Apostólico del Vaticano.

 

Vine al Vaticano para reunirme con el Papa Francisco @Pontifex e invitarlo a México. Me da gusto decirles que ha aceptado la invitación.

 

—Enrique Peña Nieto (@EPN) junio 7, 2014

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“Hoy les pido a todos los hombres de buena voluntad que se unan a nuestra oración por la paz en Oriente Medio” Papa Francisco

Paz y Bien

ARCD

 

El Papa Francisco rezará por los caídos en todas las guerras en Septiembre 13, 2014

El Papa Francisco rezará por los caídos en todas las guerras en Septiembre 13, 2014

 

Por

 

Angel R. Cepeda Dovala

 

En la Ciudad del Vaticano, el pasado 6 de junio, Vatican Information Service (VIS), anunció que el Papa Francisco rezará el próximo 13 de septiembre en el monumento militar de Redipuglia (Italia) por los caídos en todas las guerras con motivo del centenario del comienzo de la Primera Guerra Mundial. ''Una enorme tragedia -ha dicho- de la que he escuchado tantas historias dolorosas por boca de mi abuelo que combatió en el Piave''. El anuncio ha tenido lugar al final de su encuentro en la Plaza de San Pedro con el Cuerpo de Carabineros que celebran el doscientos aniversario de su fundación.

 

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EL PAPA REZARÁ EL 13 DE SEPTIEMBRE POR LOS CAÍDOS EN TODAS LAS GUERRAS

http://www.vis.va/vissolr/index.php?vi=all&dl=683d096f-7a47-d9d3-a131-5391b123a5ea&dl_t=text/xml&dl_a=y&ul=1&ev=1

 

Paz y Bien

 

ARCD

Nota a los Lectores de Tópicos: Favor de recordar la Oración mencionada en:

Memorial Day: Homenaje a los Caídos en las Guerras

http://topicosculturales.blogspot.mx/2014/05/memorial-day-homenaje-los-caidos-en-las.html

 

Nos unimos en oración por todos aquellos que han servido a nuestro país y al mundo entero. Por los veteranos y los que actualmente sirven en las fuerzas armadas, tienen nuestras bendiciones sinceras y nuestra más profunda gratitud. Jesús dijo: "No hay amor más grande que dar la vida por los amigos" (Jn 15, 13). Esas vidas que se perdieron en el cumplimiento de su deber, son un ejemplo permanente de amor a nuestros hombres y mujeres militares tienen para nosotros y nuestro país. Que Dios te bendiga, muestre su rostro sereno, ilumine tu camino y te ayude a mantener a nuestras fuerzas armadas en beneficio y cuidado de la Paz y el Bien de la Persona Humana y el Bien Común. Amen.

 



The Three Unforgettable, By Roger Behra

SHORT COMMUNICATION 382

 

The Three Unforgettable

 

By

 

Roger Behra

 

As our Heavenly created the Universe, He had in mind a special reason an plan for making planet earth the most important. He wanted a place to put Adam and Eve and their descendants. When Adam and Eve disappointed our Heavenly Father as did a large number of their descendants, our Heavenly Father then put another plan into effect, and that resulted in the three unforgettable: Jesus, Mary; Eternal Salvation.

 

When our Heavenly Father decided to have a Divine Son it was for a definitive purpose because the gates to heaven were closed, and His Divine Son, Jesus, was to have a very important role in the opening again of the gates to heaven.

 

Jesus lived here on earth for 33 years. As he grew older, it became apparent that He was about His Father´s business. That became a certain fact when He stayed in temple for 3 days and caused His mother, Mary, a very sorrowful a 3 days. When Mary reprimanded Jesus for causing her 3 days of sorrow, He politely told her that He had to be about His Father´s business.

 

Jesus had a normal life for the first 30 years, and then has ministry begun. It was full steam ahead about His father´s business. That led to His capture by the man enemies He made because of his teachings. His crucifixion then followed, plus his death on the cross. As soon as Jesus drew His last breath, He was finished about His Father´s business: The gates to heaven were opened again, and our salvation was assured.

 

When the young girl, Mary, agreed to our Heavenly Father´s plan that she become the mother of His Divine Son, she had no idea all that she agreed to. Included was the birth of Jesus in the stable; 7 sorrows that included King Herod; the betrayal of Judas for 30 pieces of silver; the humiliation and passion of Jesus that led to His death on the cross; the crucifixion, death, and burial in the sepulcher. Mary´s life was full of great sorrows, but it was worth all the suffering. As soon as Mary died, she was assumed body and soul into heaven. Immediately, our Heavenly Father crowned her with a crow of glittering stars and made her the queen of heaven. She became our most beautiful, sweet, loving, and helpful heavenly mother through which all graces for our Heavenly Father pass through. She has appeared to many and they can attest to her beauty and very kind spiritual help.

 

Mankind was also included is our Heavenly Father´s plan, and it happened as soon as Jesus died on the cross: the gate to heaven was immediately opened. Our salvation was assured and our eternal life can be in the most beautiful and happy place with our deceased family members, friends, and acquaintances.

 

Our Heavenly Father´s plan for Jesus, Mary, and mankind took some time to be completed, but it was perfect and remarkable. The old saying can once again be said “Thank God for God”. And the new saying can be said, “Our Heavenly Father´s plan is most unforgettable”.

 

R. B.

 



The Unforeseen Results, By Roger Behra

SHORT COMMUNICATION 381

 

The Unforeseen Results

 

By

 

Roger Behra

 

The topic of abortion is never very far from the attention of the mass media. And the mass media in regards to abortion includes both liberal and conservative members, which is the way it should be in a democratic culture. Thanks to the total media coverage no stones remain unturned.

 

In 1973, when Roe v. Wade made abortion an acceptable part of American life, it is understandable that there would be unforeseen result sooner or later down the road. Well, recently, the mass media brought to the attention of Americans how abortion has changed America. That is unforeseen part. America has truly and noticeably changed and not for the better it must be stated.

 

The first unforeseen change was the collapse of the institution of marriage. The idea that marriage was a sacred institution began to disappear. Now divorces take places at the drop of a hat.

 

The great increase in out-of-wedlock births is the second big change in the American culture. The idea that children were part of a sacred institution called marriage began disappearing also. The philosophy that children can be born at anytime outside of marriage prevails. The sense of shame has disappeared.

 

In 1965, long before Roe v. Wade, less than 10 percent of American babies were born to unwed mothers. Black women had a higher percentage than white women-24 percent to 3.1 percent. As of 2013, the percentage was up to 41 percent of babies born to unwed mothers-73 percent to black women and 29 percent to white women. Sixty percent of America´s out-of-wedlock babies are born to women in their 20s. And what happens to a large percentage of out-of-wedlock babies? Yes, you guessed it. All of this is a very big change in American culture.

 

Since Roe v. Wade, we´ve gravitated to a new type of culture personal relationships. It is materialistic. It is the tendency to admire our own physical appearance, to admire our own abilities, to think an individual is greater than another individual. We´ve made life a product to be bought and sold. We´ve become commodities and use each other without thinking of how we affect each other as young life is destroyed through abortion, or how we destroy human life in other inhuman ways. The reverence for life has greatly diminished. So has the reverence for institutions that support life.

 

So many cultures throughout the world are in deplorable condition. America´s is one of the many that started with the Roe v. Wade court decision in 1973. Now Americans in their seventies or older are the only people who remember and can tell how orderly a decent the culture was then. Modern day Americans are very sad and disappointed at what is going on, and they also realize that it´s not going to get any better. They also fell that our Heavenly Father should keep His promise “to come again”. It is way past time.

 

R. B.

 

3-10-14