App. Lists Flashcards
In the exercise on discovering one’s interests, list what each letter in each characteristic represent:
interest= Holland Code
(R) Realistic Building
(I) Informational Thinking
(A) Artistic Creating
(S) Social Helping
(E) Enterprising Persuading
(C) Conventional Organizing
Who were the four individuals from the Bible that the author used to illustrate how our Life Calling is often formed by our life experiences?
1) Daniel
2) Paul
3) Moses
4) Joseph
What are the three levels in which our passions emerge?
1) Interests
2) Desires
3) Sacrifices
What are the three critical forces that shape our experiences?
1) Circumstances
2) Intensity
3) Time
What are the seven behaviors that God hates? (7)
1) Haughty eyes
2) Lying Tongue
3) Hands that shed innocent blood
4) Heart that devises evil schemes
5) Feet that are quick to stop into
6) Witness that pour out lies
7) People who stir up conflict in the community
Six laws that the teaching regarding “Boasting About Tomorrow” provides for us during each moment we live:
- In regards to “when” we are to fulfill our responsibilities:
- In regards to “how” we recognize to adjust our plans:
- In regards to “whether” we should worry:
- In regards to using the competitive model:
- In regards to the perspective of prioritizing our time:
- In regards to what determines “success”:
- “When”: Don’t put off until tomorrow what can be done today
- “How”: Don’t allow too much planning to make you miss out on the call of the present
- “Whether”: Don’t worry (God has all in control)
- Competitive model: Humble yourself (avoid self-importance and the comparison trap – which leads to arrogance/depression)
- Prioritizing: Life is but a mist (since life is short, have priorities that reflect your awareness of this)
- “Success”: Success is determined by doing the “good we ought to do”
Items of the Armor of God:
1) ________ 1. Holds everything together 2. All other pieces build off of this foundation
2) ________ protects our emotional state (irrational fears, manic depression, etc)
3) ________ directs us toward righteous places (Heavenly wisdom – James 3)
4) ________ protects us from outward temptations / situations
5) ________ protects us from the negative thoughts & fears within our own mind
6) ________ Gives us the weapon to attack evil forces that come upon us – so use it!
7) ________ The activity that roots us because it is the power of the Spirit that defeats sin
1) Belt of Truth
2) Breastplate of Righteousness
3) Shoes of Peace
4) Shield of Faith
5) Helmet of Salvation
6) Sword of the Word
7) Prayer in the Spirit
Three important factors with those who have a strong positive impact in your life
- they follow strong positive patterns
- they live consistently
- they have a good understanding of themselves
Three existential questions outlined in the text that the author believes “requires humans to have faith and become the foundation of how humans will develop their life purpose”
- how did I come into existence?
- why do I exist?
- where does my existence lead?
Four parts of the Faith-Strengthening Cycle
- hearing
- reflecting
- learning
- practicing
Four key areas where you need to ask important questions
- knowledge
- reason
- experience
- wisdom
Three traits listed in James 3:13-18 regarding applying the wisdom of “Envy and Selfish Ambition”:
- Unspiritual
- Earthly
- Evil
Eight traits listed in James 3:13-18 regarding applying the wisdom that is from “Heaven”:
- peace
- peace-loving
- considerate
- submissive
- full of mercy
- good fruit
- impartial
- sincere
The three lessons learned from the buyers and sellers response to Jesus
- Jesus doesn’t follow authority established by humans
- Jesus “smashes” the systems created by humans
- Jesus opens our eyes to the Truth that we are to follow His system, not humans
Three of the four ways that we illustrate our submission to God: (I couldn’t find the 4th one)
- you seek to be obedient to what is asked of you
- you recognize your obligation and continuing debt
- you maximize your gifts and use them to serve others
Supernaturalist:
- Origins
- Blue print
- Guidance
- Results
- Choices
\_\_intentional creation\_\_ \_\_deliberate design\_\_ \_\_unique purpose\_\_ \_\_permanent place\_\_ \_\_response to life-calling\_\_
Naturalist:
- Origins
- Blue print
- Guidance
- Results
- Choices
\_\_random chance\_\_ \_\_accidental pattern\_\_ \_\_chaotic possibilities\_\_ \_\_temporary niche\_\_ \_\_best guess\_\_