The ZPD and scaffolding process are demonstrated through the six communication techniques taught by Dr. Himmer.

The theory of scaffolding, which is how the MKO (More Knowledgable Other) organizes and presents the learning process. Sometimes support is tapered off and other times it is enhanced.

There are four distinct learning styles on the road to mastery. 1) Dabbler, 2) Obsessive, 3) Hacker, and 4) Paralyzed Perfectionist.

ZPD is the distance between the actual development of a person and the potential learning capability under the guidance of a more knowledgable other (MKO). It is the difference between “knowing" and "knowing how."

The Hebrew Wedding Ceremony, the Parable of the 10 Virgins, and how they are in the Christmas story

What role did Joseph play in the story and what was the impact of him accepting Mary as his wife when he discovered she was with child.

What do you think or feel when you see Xmas? Does it bother you? Today we address the origin of Xmas and provide a different way to look at it. We also talk about Joseph and Mary.

The tradition of Christmas Adam (day before Christmas Eve) started in 2001 when my son Charles counseled me to stop complaining about the commercialism of Christmas and do something about it. Christmas Adam addresses the myths and truths of Christmas, Christ's birth, and how we look at this holiday.

Moses is perplexed. He wants to understand the justice of God. Why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer? Moses gets his questions answered. When we know the answer to primary questions, we leave doubt behind, but we never stop asking questions.

Using Hebrew legend, we illustrate primary questions and the existence of God with an ancient story about Moses. We live in troubling times, political chaos, and broken families. Now, more than ever, we need a firm understanding of our faith. Does God exist? How does that firm belief sustain one in times like this?