It’s About Wise Choices!! * Choices Video

2. It’s About Wise Choices!! * Choices Video

3. “The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.” -George Eliot (English Novelist 1819-1880)

4. “CHOICES DETERMINE CHARACTER.” -Brandon Mull (Author) “IT IS IN A MOMENT OF CHOICE THAT YOU DEFINE YOUR CHARACTER…YOU ARE THE SUM OF YOUR CHOICES.” - Mr. Capps

5. “5stones” “Then he took his staff in his hands, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine.” -1 Samuel 17: 40

6. STONE #1: DISCIPLINE • Spiritual – Prayer, Scripture Reading • Actions, Attitudes, Words • Health – Rest, Energy (Do our best when we feel our best) • School/Work • “CLEAR EYES, FULL HEARTS, CAN’T LOSE!” • -Permian Panthers Football

7. 1 Timothy 1:5 • “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. “ • Proverbs 10:9“People with integrity (moral character, honesty) walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.” • I Peter 2:17“Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters.”

8. STONE #1: DISCIPLINE – SCHOOL Discipline - On time to school and class. Consequence – Five tardies = admin detention. Discipline – Turn your work in on time. Consequence – 15% off daily/no credit Discipline – Do your own work without cheating or plagiarizing. Consequence – Zero on assignment & suspension

9. STONE #1: DISCIPLINE – SCHOOL Discipline – No cell phones during school day. Consequence – 4 demerits = admin det Discipline – Be in dress code Consequence – Demerits & sent home Discipline – No lewd, profane, or inappropriate language. Consequence – Suspension Discipline – Fire & severe weather drills, & lock downs

10. STONE #2: ATTITUDE • “Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus.” • -Phil 2:5 • Check it Daily!

11. STONE #2: ATTITUDE “…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our attitudes.” –Chuck Swindoll optimistic hard work positive determined focused kindness inspiring encouragement honesty cheerful hopeful dedicated uplifting gracious serving patience loyalty trusting passion accountability * Video – Matt Barkley

12. STONE #2: ATTITUDE • Do Not Ask God Why…Ask God What? • What is your attitude toward your parents, teachers and friends? • What is your attitude when you do not get your way?

13. STONE #2: ATTITUDE • Our ATTITUDE should be that of love! • Love - Affectionate concern for the well-being of others. • I Peter 2:22“You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.”

14. STONE #2: ATTITUDE • True love for one another = no gossip • True love for one another = no picking • True love for one another = no name calling • True love for one another = no bullying

15. CCS NO BULLYING PLEDGE We agree to do our part in preventing bullying at our school. We believe it is the equal right of everyone to enjoy CCS and to have the confidence that it is a place where all will feel safe, secure, and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, and nationality. Bullying can be pushing, shoving, hitting and spitting, as well as name calling, picking on, making fun of, laughing at, and excluding someone. Bullying causes pain and stress to victims and is never justified or excusable as “kids being kids,” “just teasing,” or any other rationalization. The victim is never responsible for being a target of bullying. • As a student, I pledge to: • Know and understand the CCS “No Bullying” Policy. • Show positive behavior and be sensitive to others. • Treat all students, teachers, and staff members with respect. • Not bully my peers or join in when others do. • Not participate in cyberbullying. • Talk with my parents about my feelings about school work, friendships, and classmates. • Tell my parents or teachers if any bullying has occurred.

16. STONE #2: ATTITUDE • Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

17. STONE #3: COMMUNICATION • Here is where it becomes tangible! • Eventually, our lack of discipline will appear through our words.

18. STONE #3: COMMUNICATION • Luke 6:45 • “A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.” • Will my words build up or tear down? • “Kind words bring life but cruel words crush your spirit” (Prov 15:4)

19. STONE #3: COMMUNICATION • Addressing your teachers • Respecting your parents / guardians • Email • Texting • Social Media

20. STONE #4: PREPARATION • “Failure to Prepare is preparing to fail.” • *Video – Ray Allen

21. STONE #4: PREPARATION • Proverbs 24:27 • “Complete your outdoor work, and prepare your field; afterward, build your house.” • David was Ready for His Goliath Moment!! • Will You Be Ready for Yours? • Preparation is an issue of the heart! • Your character is on display! • Is my heart prepared to deal with the day? • Are you preparing your homework in a timely manner?

22. STONE #5: HUMILITY • Definition – The quality of being modest or respectful. A modest or low view of one’s importance. • *Video – Pride & Humility

23. STONE #5: HUMILITY • James 4:10 • “Humble yourselves before the Lord and • He will lift you up.” • Humility before the Lord puts you in the mindset to put others before yourself!

24. STONE #5: HUMILITY • Psalm 25:8-10 • “Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. • He guides the humble in what is rightand teaches them his way. • All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant.”

25. STONE #5: HUMILITY • As we place ourselves at the foot of the cross, life comes into focus. • Humbling ourselves in light of His self-sacrificial love, we begin to understand ourselves as men and women who have been forgiven. We realize the cost and depth of God's mercy and grace. • Cross-birthed humility is the starting place for Jesus-like servanthood!

26. STONE #5: HUMILITY • You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away.  Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record  of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross.—Colossians 2:13- 14 (NLT)

27. STONE #5: HUMILITY Do you realize that you are a living Disciple? Do you realize you are living the great commission? Whose needs come first? Are you a good listener or do you know it all? Are you a good classmate?

28. 5 stones Discipline Attitude Preparation Humbleness Communication

29. It’s About Wise Choices!!

30. Proverbs 2:11 • “Wise choices will watch over you. • Understanding will keep you safe”.

31. “5stones” “Then he took his staff in his hands, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine.” -1 Samuel 17: 40 *Video – David & Goliath

32. What are the Potential Results if YOU pick up your “5 Stones” this year? What are the Potential Results if WE pick up our “5 Stones” this year? What is Worth Fighting For? *Video - Strangers