Church Blogmatics by Beth Felker Jones

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The betrayal of the Butker commencement speech

The betrayal of the Butker commencement speech

Unruly thoughts on the commotion

May 20, 2024
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Gentle reader,

As a teacher, commencement marks the happy point in my yearly rhythm when I have grades wrapped up, and my summer goals still feel achievable: the point where the schedule yields a bit to longer days.

It also stirs my hopes for my students; all the feels come up: my care for them, my gratitude for the ways they’ve encouraged me to hope for…

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