You guys have already heard me talk a lot about my block class. . . because I really do care so much for my students. . . .

. . . . and I get to have a lot of fun!

Yesterday, I saw the first real signs of the transition from High school to College. . . you know. . . . when the students start saying things like “man, why did we do all of the stupid stuff in high school. . . . who cares what other people think!” – I love this part, because they are beginning to realize their place in the adult world – as they are. . . . not what their friends think they should be. . . . but their own man or woman. . .

Anyways, they had their first speech yesterday in Speech class (the other half of block), and it was on  wisdom they had gained thus far in life. . . . . so, I wanted to share just some tidbits of their wisdom

God taught me how to love, and not judge others through the stinging pain of insults and judgements that others rained down on me

wisdom is not just knowing you are gifted, but knowing how to use your gift for good

wisdom does not just happen overnight – it takes proper trainging, time, and the ability to learn from mistakes

I knew what I wanted to do, but didn’t know the steps. . . . . but I believed that Bethel could get me there

I had always been a Christian as long as I could remember. . . . or so I thought. . . . until I felt loved and accepted for the first time

wisdom is the ability to see the big picture of the present and future, but also the past. . . looking back and seeing God’s hand move

worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of sorrow, but it empties today of strength

which do you have. . . . reasons or excuses?