In many ways, I would describe my thirst for learning as insatiable, and that is why I love working with students...

For most of my life, I have been like a sponge, constantly seeking out and absorbing as much knowledge as I can. In many ways, I would describe my thirst for learning as insatiable, and that is why I love working with students whose thirst for learning looks similar to my own.

As I reflected on my learning from the training and workshops I attended last week, I asked the question, “What sets this learning apart from other learning?” Community. My community. Learning in community with others not only creates shared experiences but also allows us to appreciate the unique way God has created each of us as learners. Some learners create new possibilities with what they learn, while others ask probing questions, identifying potential pitfalls and areas that need further investigation. Others consider ways to come alongside those who need support to carry out new ideas. The list goes on and on.

This week, I observed more powerful learning in the community as first and second-graders worked to solve complex clues to open a series of locks. They encouraged each other, took risks, and built on the different strengths of the group members. When the whole group followed a single individual’s strengths, they were unsuccessful, but when they started to listen to divergent ideas, they began to make progress. The work was challenging, and the students leaned into that together.

As individuals made in God’s image, we are not just thinking brains. We are complex souls capable of incredible things, and we need each other. Learning together, while certainly sometimes requiring more patience and grace, can be a place where God can cultivate in us a deeper love and appreciation for the people around us. I want to put myself in places where God can continue His work of refining me. How about you?

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