today

First thing one of my kids said to me this morning at car duty when I opened his car door was, "Don't look at me like I'm crazy!". Another little girl told me that she didn't like white people, but she loves me. I guess I'm down. Sometimes it's like a never ending comedy act at school. I never know what's next... While I'm at it I guess I could fill you in on some more stories.

During Thanksgiving week this past year I went around the room and asked the kids what was one thing that they were most thankful for, and here are some of the responses:

-"I'm thankful for Ham!"
-"I'm thankful for mommie"
-"I'm thankful for you Coach"
I saved the best for last - "I'm thankful for Jesus, bc He died on the cross for my sins, so I could be with Him in Heaven forever!"

I LOVE THESE KIDS!!!

random ideas

If you have trouble memorizing scripture like I do sometimes I have some cool ideas for ya to try out.

1. Get an Expo dry erase marker and write a verse that you want to memorize onto your bathroom mirror, that way you have to look at it everyday. When you memorize it, wipe it off and change the verse!

2. Buy yourself some really wide rubber bands (1/2 inch). Wrap them around a fairly good sized book to stretch them out, then get a pen and write the verse on the band. If you stretch the band out far enough, and you write small, you can fit multiple verses on the rubber band. Then, take it off the book and put in on your wrist. Now if you ever get bored or find yourself standing in line somewhere just take the band off, stretch it out, and read!

Hope it helps you like it does me!

peace out.

Motle

I just found out that one of my good friends and HUGE contributor to the Rock, David Motle, is leaving us. David does so much behind the scenes work for our church, and he will be greatly missed! I wish him the best of luck. Life/church just won't be the same without you dude. You ROCK!

quote of the day

"If I'd shot you when I wanted, I'd be out by now!"

-anonymous

joke of the day

Heard a great joke the other day, but I'm going to change it up a little for the sake of the opposite sex.

Why do people drink Diet Pepsi?

answer: bc they are fat and thirsty

Today's the Day!

Ok Peeps, today's the day! The day of the biggest meeting of my life. Please pray for me at 4:30 today. If you're a little confused, read the post below this one. THANKS!

PRAY BIG!!!

Ok dudes I've got one of the biggest meetings of my life on Tuesday this week with the Director of Human Resources of Horry County Schools, Ed Curlee. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss my job. You see I teach P.E., for you Carolina fans that's "Physical Education". The only problem is that I'm not P.E. certified. I know you're probably thinking how can he be teaching something that he's not certified for, and that's understandable. Here's the thing, by law I can teach Child Development P.E. bc technically they really don't have to have it, so I slid through the loop. Now that the economy sucks, and they are getting rid of some teachers they want to take me out of my position, and put someone in that's certified. Although, me losing my job does not mean that I will be out of a job. The district will relocate me into a regular teaching position where I am certified, which means I would be teaching elementary school!!! The very thought of being in a regular classroom scares the CRAP out of me. In essence I would be like a first year teacher all over again, bc I've never been in the classroom. This is where you guys come in. I need everyone to pray that Mr. Ed Curlee will understand that I am on my way to getting my P.E. cerification, and that I love my job very much! Hopefully he will see my passion for what I do, and that no one could do my job better than me. Thanks guys. I'll keep you updated

thank you JESUS!

It's FRIDAY!!! I always love the weekends bc that's when I get to spend the most time with my two favorite girls in the world!

quote of the day

"COACH, feel my heart, it's beepin really fast!" -4 year old boy

good to have

Everyone in life needs to have friends like Jerimiah and Beth Pensinger. They are two of the most kind people that I know, and with hearts of servants. There has never been a time when I was in need that they weren't quick to reach out a hand. I consider them some of the best friends that Hannah and I have, and we are blessed to have them in our lives. Get to know them if you don't already.

ice strikes secretary!

So the secretary at my school was walking up to the school this morning from her car, but she never made it to the door. While walking she slipped on a black patch of ice and landed right on her shoulder. We are pretty sure that she just knocked it out of place, but she left for the doc to make sure. Sucks for her! Watch your step today!!!

delay baby!

Nothing like a two hour delay to start you day!

so it's snowing

Snowing this morning... Have you ever noticed that some people round here freak out over the smallest amount of snow??? I will have to say that when they do make those decisions to cancel school, I fully support them! Wouldn't want anyone to wreck in all that snow ;)

....WOW

It's still freakin freezin!!!

wow

It was freakin freezin this morning!!! I just regained the feeling in my toes.

quote of the day

"Dude, I will PIT you!"
-Kyle Fullwood (mygrouper of the year)

it really works!

Five hour energy shots are awesome!

This will rock your face off!!!

2 Corinthians 12:10 (New International Version)

10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

enough said!

morning car duty

There is nothing in the world like car duty in the mornings at a primary school. You get to see it all! If I ever feel bad about how dirty my truck gets on the inside I just remember the cars I see every morning at school, WOW! It's like they buy a kid a happy meal, throw it to them in the backseat, and forget about it. I don't hold the parents responsible for this mess though, I mean these kids are 4 years old, they should be keeping everything nice and orderly right??? Anyways, you'd be surprised how many people are still in their pajamas at seven o'clock. The funny thing is when a kid doesn't want to get out of the car, and mama has to walk them in wearing her spongebob slippers and robe :/ I love my job!

Hot or Cold!

I've realized something about myself today while listening to a sermon by Perry Noble, the pastor of NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC. He spoke from Rev. 3:16-20. In this passage Jesus talks about how He knows our deeds, in other words, He knows what we do when no one is looking! He says that He knows that we are either Hot or Cold for Him, and for those of us that are lukewarm, it makes Him want to vomit! Now, I've heard this sermon many times in my life, but today it just struck me down. I realized that lately I've been like a cup of coffee straight from the pot, but left sitting out for a while. I'm still warm, but there's no more steam coming from my cup. God told me today that He wants to see that steam again, and so I'm going to step up to the plate!

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Word of the day

"GERK"
- if you don't know ask Matt Brown.

Quote of the Day

(4-year old boy) "Coach, I hate school"
(me) "why in the world would you say that buddy?"
(4-year old boy) "Bc at school they make me learn things, and that makes me get hot!"

Katalyst

If you know me at all you would know that I LOVE to hang with the Katalyst kids at my church (The Rock)!!! We meet every Sunday night above the Trestle in Conway, and I love every minute of our time together. These kids ROCK my face off, and the best part is that they are hungry for a deeper relationship with Christ! Nothing excites me more than seeing young men and women taking their faith seriously. Props to you Katalyst!

inside the mind of a 4-year old!

I just love when I'm so angry at a student and they look up and say, "Coach, I love you!"......what do you do? I love my job!