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Life Calling: 13-16 Test Flashcards

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defines the fundamental purpose of your existence, succinctly describing why you exist and what you are meant to do with your life

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mission

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depicts a long-term view of the way your world will look in the future if you are successful in carrying out your mission

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vision

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describes the strategy that culminates in you actually fulfilling your mission

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action

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situation with a good chance or prospect for advancement or success

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opportunity

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any question or matter involving danger, doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty

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problem

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a system of principles used for guidance in practical affairs

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philosophy

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what one believes to have relative worth, merit, or importance

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values

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a compelling desire for some type of achievement or distinction

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ambition

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to make clear and distinct

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articulate

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cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force.

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draw

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existing conditions or surroundings

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circumstance

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moral excellence

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virtue

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long for, aim, at or seek earnestly

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aspire

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the quality of mind and spirit that enables a person to face their fears

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courage

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see in one’s mind something or beauty, charm, value or desirability

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dream

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job, assignment, chore or act of work

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task

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purpose toward which an endeavor is directed

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goal

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a plan, method, or series of actions for obtaining a specific goal or result

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strategy

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a line of thought or action leading from one point of reference to another

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direction

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to intentionally attempt something even when there is a chance of failure

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risk

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Frederick ________’s quote stating that individuals will find their life calling in “the _____ that you need most to do and that the ______ most needs to have done.”

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Buechner, work, world

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Is our call to serve the world an optional one?

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No (NOTE - Our choice to accept the call IS OPTIONAL, God’s call IS NOT - it is the only call He is
giving to us). This question is about God’s call, not about our choice to accept the call.

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We are to recognize which people will respond to us; the textbook used the example of how Paul was effective preaching to the ________:,
while Peter was most effective preaching to the _____.

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Gentiles, jews

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_______ is an example of someone we learned about early in the school year who was never happy in accepting God’s role in his life.

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Jonah

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What are the four key questions to ask when we start the process of putting together our Personal Mission?
Who or what is the target of my mission? What will it look like if my mission is successful? What is it that I will be doing? What do I need to do in order to get started?
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What are the four (4) areas the textbook identified as the needs of the world that draw us?
people, problem, opportunity, location
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__________ is an individual who gave one of the best examples of displaying a passionate vision in his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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List the specific four forces of need used in the “I Have A Dream” speech that drew this person and will draw us.
People - Racial minorities in the United States Problem - Discrimination in the laws of the United States and economic opportunities for minorities Opportunity - To raise awareness and change the laws Location - The United States, specifically urban areas in the Northern states and throughout the Southern states
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Where in scripture is the Great Commission found?
Matthew 28:18-20
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What are the six concepts in the Great Commission that guide our personal mission and set the context for our overall Life Calling:
1. Go 2. Make disciples 3. Baptize 4. Teach 5. Have all authority 6. Christ is with you
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What is the central theme of the teaching contained in Acts 1:8 and James 4:13-15?
....
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We are to discover that vision = _______ and that vision ≠ ______
picture, task
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In the text, the author outlined the following three ingredients that will help you form a life-changing vision:
imagination inspiration independence
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is the ingredient of developing a life-changing vision through the formation of a conscious idea or mental image of something you have never before wholly thought of in reality.
imagination
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is the ingredient of allowing the voices of your spirit, soul, and heart to speak as loud as your mind and body.
inspiration
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is the ingredient of guiding your dreams towards your own images rather than those of others..
independence
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Is the scripture that states “Without a vision, the people perish.”
proverbs 29:18
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What are the three phases of the dream cycle
dreamer dream caster dream maker
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In God’s calling to “Open our Eyes” the textbook used the account of _____ to teach us how to see possibilities in situations where we once only saw challenges.
Elisha
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In God’s calling to “Lift Up Your Eyes” the textbook used the account of_____to teach about hope and encouragement in the times of despair and discouragement.
Isaiah
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In all of these teachings, we are called to “see” beyond ourselves. What is the primary reason we are called to “see” beyond ourselves?
moves us beyond the temptation
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Where in scripture do you find Jesus’ Command to us to Love God and Love Others?
Matthew 22:37-40
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What are the two essential qualities that are required when taking action and obtaining resources as we move toward our vision?
courage | risk
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What are the four steps that can help us “cross the bridge from vision to action” as described in our curriculum?
-established directions -set SMART goals -resource the vision - take action
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List the S.M.A.R.T. goals.
``` S-specific M-measurable A-achievable R-relevant T-time framed ```
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What are the "three T's" of stewardship?
- Talent - Time - Treasure
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What is the central theme given from the teaching in James 2, Matthew 25:26-27, and Proverbs 20:11?
Faith requires ACTION in order for the faith to bear fruit
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Who said in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Paul
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When the curriculum states “One of the most dramatic illustrations of this can be found in the tragic story of Judas”, what is the “this” that the author is referencing?
Judas never made his actions subject to what he claimed (said) was his faith. ACTIONS SHOW WHAT YOU REALLY BELIEVE
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In the conclusion of our book, what does the author state are the four barriers that must be overcome in order to pursue our Life Calling?
1. Overcome the selfishness of indifference 2. Overcome the comfort of complacency 3. Overcome the fear of failure 4. Overcome the avoidance of pain
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If there are no Foundational Values as an anchor, there will be no deep _________ to guide our search for a Life Calling.
Meaning
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If we ignore our Unique Design, there will be no _______in our lives, our efforts will be misdirected, and we will fail to see the___________ of our lives.
- Clarity | - Significance
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If there is no outward response to the world through a Personal Mission, then our Life Calling will remain _______, and we will fail to experience the _______ that comes from service.
- Unfulfilled | - Hope
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Does the author state that developing your life-calling ends when this class ends?
No - it is a lifelong learning process
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Needs --> Action
Assemble
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Action --> Needs
Solve
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Action --> Vision
Achieve
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Vision --> Actions
Embolden
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Vision --> Needs
Focus
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Needs --> Vision
Germinate
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Life Calling Model (top circle) 1. ________ 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________
1. Foundational Values 1. Faith 2. Character 3. Service
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Life Calling Model (bottom left circle) 1. ________ 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________
1. Personal Mission 1. Needs 2. Vision 3. Action
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Life Calling Model (bottom right circle) 1. ________ 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________
1. Unique Design 1. Strengths 2. Passions 3. Experiences

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