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today while teaching i was thinking 'how important is it that these kids know that there are 4 things in soil; organic and inorganic material, water and air. or how critical is it that they know the life cycle of a frog. many may never really see a live frog.' ok, learning to read is crucial, but all the other stuff? later while driving i was thinking how learning details isn't always important, but in all those details a child starts to understand how the world works, and just because i may never visit the rainforest doesn't mean learning about it doesn't help me in some way (other than create more dendrites.) i think it's that way with the gospel. when i read certain stories i think the lord is trying to help me get a better picture of Him, and His ways. all the details aren't important but collectively it helps me understand mankind and our relationship to each other and God. tonight while reading some passages from isaiah i feel like i'm just a kid beginging to learn to read...definitely at the emergent stage. and i may not really 'get' it all, but i have the faith that with persistence and work i will eventually grow in understanding and it will be meaningful. which is progression. which is what this life is all about.