Someone gave me something recently with a bunch of funny one liners. Here are a few I liked.
- I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.
- Few women admit their age; few men act it.
- Campers: nature's way of feeding mosquitoes.
- Always remember that you are unique; just like everyone else.
- Consciousness: that annoying time between naps.
- Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
- I took an IQ test and the results were negative.
- Be nice to your kids. They'll choose your nursing home.
- I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure.
- If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.
- If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
Enjoy.
Pastor Randy
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
A Teacher's Legacy
The first full week of school is now in the books. It was truly a great week overall. I can't remember a smoother first week in my time so far at the school. This promises to be a great year for our 7th grade team.
One of the things I do on the first Friday of every school year is to lead an activity to get to know my students better. I ask them some questions about themselves, and they write their responses on an index card that I keep. One of the questions is for them to tell me who their favorite teacher is and why. This week, I heard one particular NRCA teacher's name come up in probably 75-80% of responses overall. I'll not put her name here, but I've already told her about it - so she knows.
The students commented consistently about the positive influence this teacher has had in their lives. Some of the responses included:
- she teaches in a way I can understand
- she makes the subject fun
- she talks a lot about God
- she puts everything in a spiritual context
- she is someone I can talk to
- she encourages me
- she treats me like her daughter/son
- she can relate to me because she has a daughter my age
- she preaches in class
- she is funny
Now, the parts I like have to do with the obvious spiritual content and example she gives each day in class. She also is very firm with class discipline, but apparently the students only see that coming from a heart of love for them. While the majority of the students affirming this teacher were girls, there were also a good number of boys doing the same. That says this teacher can adapt and relate to all her students across the board.
Wow, that's exciting! I am thankful to be able to serve with someone like this. And I'm also challenged to be a better teacher because of this. I have so much to learn. I pray that God will develop in me a teachable spirit. One that can always learn how to do better in the ministry He has placed me in.
Pastor Randy
One of the things I do on the first Friday of every school year is to lead an activity to get to know my students better. I ask them some questions about themselves, and they write their responses on an index card that I keep. One of the questions is for them to tell me who their favorite teacher is and why. This week, I heard one particular NRCA teacher's name come up in probably 75-80% of responses overall. I'll not put her name here, but I've already told her about it - so she knows.
The students commented consistently about the positive influence this teacher has had in their lives. Some of the responses included:
- she teaches in a way I can understand
- she makes the subject fun
- she talks a lot about God
- she puts everything in a spiritual context
- she is someone I can talk to
- she encourages me
- she treats me like her daughter/son
- she can relate to me because she has a daughter my age
- she preaches in class
- she is funny
Now, the parts I like have to do with the obvious spiritual content and example she gives each day in class. She also is very firm with class discipline, but apparently the students only see that coming from a heart of love for them. While the majority of the students affirming this teacher were girls, there were also a good number of boys doing the same. That says this teacher can adapt and relate to all her students across the board.
Wow, that's exciting! I am thankful to be able to serve with someone like this. And I'm also challenged to be a better teacher because of this. I have so much to learn. I pray that God will develop in me a teachable spirit. One that can always learn how to do better in the ministry He has placed me in.
Pastor Randy
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