Dr. Clyde M. Narramore, aduate of Columbia Uni versity, New York City, is ychologist and Consultant in Research and Guidance ■h one of the largest ¡chool systems in America.
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like or reject their work have times when their minds seem to “ go blank.” If you had a real vision of the importance of your work or if you were doing something you liked, I doubt if you would have this trouble. Educators Q. Our principal reminds us that as educators we are not to teach or discuss anything religious. This certainly does limit a Christian in the public schools. Yet no one makes an effort to stop the non-Christian teacher s . They can teach their ungodly be liefs all they wish, but we who love the Lord are not supposed to open our mouths about it. What approach should a Chris tian schoolteacher take? A. I would suggest that you join the National Educators’ Fellowship and learn how to integrate spiritual truths into your everyday teaching. The National Educators’ Fellow ship is an organization of Christian educators who are employed in col leges and universities as well as h i gh s cho o l s and elementary schools. They include administra tors, supervisors, s ch o o l nurses , school psychologists, business man agers, c oun s e l o r s and classroom teachers. Through this great or ganization you can receive much help. You will receive splendid lit erature, including the national pub lication, Vision. There are local groups throughout the U.S. Annual dues are $3. Just write: The Na tional Educators’ Fellowship, 3631 Broadway, Huntington Park, Calif. Readers are invited to submit questions to both Dr. Narramore and Dr. Talbot. Address questions to them e/o The King's Business, 558 So. Hope Street, Los Angeles 17, Calif. For Dr. Talbot's questions this month see page 11.
liever. Certainly we cannot be a good example if we forsake our own family. Your husband is going to have to budget his time. He can mark his calendar when he is to be with you and the children, then make every effort to see that nothing interferes with this plan. Occasionally times with the family may very well he spent away from the house so that interruptions won’t occur. On the other hand, your husband may enjoy “ helping others.” It may meet an ego need in his own life. Some people are flattered by others wanting their advice. Is this true of your husband? Actually, of course, this is a serious weakness in any Christian leader. I might ask you this question: Are you selfish? Do you really want to share his ministry as much as you think you do? Remember, his ministry is yours too. Are you careful to make yourself attractive and interesting in dress and personality? Some women are so careless in their disposition and appearance that their husbands find it more pleasant to talk with other people. Blank Mind Q. Why does my mind go blank at times when I am working? A. I am wondering if you are in good health. This may be an indi cation of a poor physical condition. Are you overtired? When a person is rested and feeling well his mind seldom “ goes blank.” Do you have tensions in your life? Pressures, worries and preoc cupations may be taking their toll on your attention so that your mind seems to leave you momentarily. In many instances it has been found that people who basically dis
White Lies Q. Please account for the so-called “white he” habit and suggest how to deal with it. A. There is no such thing as a “white lie.” Who makes it white? Lies are lies whether large or small. All of us are guilty of telling “ con ven ien t” or “ exaggerated” lies. They spoil our testimony and break our fellowship with God. The best way to overcome the habit of ly ing is to daily commit it to the Lord, asking forgiveness and victory. Here’s something else that will help each of us to eliminate lying: memorize Scripture. “ Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Ps. 119:11). Parents and teachers should also remember that they sometimes work with children in such a way that they almost force children to tell convenient lies in order to get along or have status. This, of course, is wrong too. Pastor's Wife Q. My husband is a young, devoted pastor and my main interest is in his work. But I wonder if I am doing wrong by wanting a little more love, attention and time for our own personal life. A. May I assure you that you are not the first pastor’s wife who felt this way. It is a real problem with many couples. Your husband is not wise in spending all of his time with other people and neglecting his own fam ily. We have all seen the devastat ing results of Christian workers who neglected their own families to help others. In time they lost their own families. In the Word we are taught to he an example of the be
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