TEST: quiz 2 leadership curriculum Flashcards

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a person creed that attempts to explain the reality of the universe through their own existence

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foundational faith

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2
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a fundamental primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence are derived and interpreted

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mind set

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3
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a state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by a total lack of organization

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chaos

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4
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of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature

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spiritual

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5
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a truth known by actual experience

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fact

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6
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something purposely meant to be done or brought about

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intention

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7
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a basis, stated or assumed

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premise

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8
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mental acceptance of and conviction in the truth, actuality, or validity of something

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belief

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9
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basic plan

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design

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10
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a statement that is taken for granted

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assumption

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11
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what we believe about why we exist

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existential premises

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12
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What is the significance of this quote; β€œFaith is more adequately recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience.

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being aware of yourself- asking yourself why you do what you do and finding a pattern in your actions, thoughts, and words to discover what you believe and put your faith in.

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13
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Who is the author of this quote?

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Sharon Parks

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14
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What are the three components of faith?

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facts, assumptions, and belief

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15
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List the three existential questions that require humans to have faith & become the foundation of how humans will develop their life purpose:

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  • how did I come into existence
  • why do I exist
  • where does my existence lead
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16
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What is the consequence of responding to these questions with β€œopt out” answers such as β€œnothing”, β€œI don’t care” or the avoidance of answering them at all

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the search for a life calling and overriding purpose to their life is over, because according to their response they have none, and/or classes such as this are pointless

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17
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List the three factors of the philosophical formation of faith.

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  • cultural background
  • conclusions we have drawn from our own observations
  • personal encounters with mystical experiences that take place beyond the realm of objective observation and explanation
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18
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the _ -action of faith: Faith is recognized as the beliefs we hold as β€œtrue”.

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noun

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19
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the _ -action of faith: Faith is recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience.

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verb

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20
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_ can help you learn how to explore the pattern of the universe using an objective methodology.

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science

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21
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_ can help you develop critical thinking that will enable you to develop conclusions based on cause-to-effect logic and help you learn how to develop conclusions based on what you encounter in life.

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philosophy

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22
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_ can help you explore these deeper questions from a more mystical approach. It can also help you explore how others have worked through this subject.

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religion

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23
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Read works found in _. Here you can learn how some of the greatest minds in history have struggled with uncertainty about their personal place in the universe.

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classic literature

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24
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What are the three benefits to studying patterns of our lives?

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  • observed what you have done
  • measured what was positive or negative
  • predicted meaning reinforce the positive
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25
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contrast the faith world views given in the text.

origins. blueprint, guidance, results, and choices

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SUPERNATURALIST vs. NATURALIST
__intentional creation__ __random chance__
__deliberate design__ __accidental pattern__
__unique purpose__ __chaotic possibilities__
__permanent place__ __temporary niche__
__response to life-calling__ __best guess_

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26
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How does the permanent nature of God contrast with the temporary nature of man?

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God is ALWAYS consistent in His Divine Nature and Eternal Power. His KNOWLEDGE is UNIVERSAL and His Love for us and principles contained in Scripture NEVER FAIL. Man’s nature centers on self-benefit and thus looking to ourselves and others is inconsistent - it depends upon the LIMITED reality of time and experience.

27
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Wisdom on how to make decisions that will impact the future for ourselves and others is found where?

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the spiritual realm

28
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List the verse: β€œGod does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.

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1 Samuel 16:7

29
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How are patterns and the purpose for your life connected - in understanding of how our values, behaviors, and how we spend our time related to our past, present and future?

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Patterns (when studied) can provide you valuable feedback on which areas you excel at, which you need help from others in, and what changes you need make in your life. Your PRESENT state of being is related to the values you’ve held in the PAST - from which you had a faith in the FUTURE

30
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Compare and contrast the viewpoints on the definition of β€œBEAUTY” between a Supernaturalist and a Naturalist.

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Supernaturalist: Values the God-created inward qualities of humans
Naturalist: Values the outward physical form and personalities of humans

31
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Where Jesus said to the father regarding his sick child β€œif you can believe, all things are possible” and the father honestly responded β€œI do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

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Mark 9

32
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β€œNow faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”

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Hebrews 11:1-3

33
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β€œWe live by faith, not by sight.”

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2 Corinthians 5:7

34
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β€œsince the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”

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Romans 1:20

35
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First, Faith correlates to what we _ for

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hope

36
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Secondly, Faith correlates to our _ about what has happened

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certainty

37
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Thirdly, Faith is _ in what we are trying to _ right now

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  • active

- understanding

38
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What are the four parts of the faith strengthening cycles from activity 2.2?

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  • hearing
  • reflecting
  • practicing
  • learning
39
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During the time of reflection, what are the four key areas where you need to ask important questions?

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  • knowledge
  • wisdom
  • reason
  • experience
40
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When learning, what two abilities will begin to emerge out of this evaluation, providing better discernment and more confidence?

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  • understanding patterns

- acquiring information

41
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while practicing, taking actions will continue to _ and _ your faith.

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  • grow

- strengthen

42
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What is the choice you have to make when reflecting?

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  • What benefit is there for me in what I have just heard?

- What is God trying to teach me in what I have just heard?

43
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Will your choice at reflecting change the effectiveness of the cycle working?

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no

44
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the study of human dynamics

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scientific theories

45
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the study of ultimate meaning in the human experience

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philosophical theories

46
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the study of how to create effective plans for our life

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strategic theories

47
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most people are around these more than any other group

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family

48
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as we think of areas of work, family, or service the seem to be drawing attention as possibly part of our life calling, look at people who are successful in these areas

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modelers

49
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one of the real blessings that can come into our life is a trusted teacher who is willing to walk alongside us

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mentors

50
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the assessments emphasize the measurement of strengths rather than highlighting weakness

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strength focus

51
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these assessments explore personalities by primarily examining attitudes preferences emotions and predispositions

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temperament focus

52
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these assessments while not totally separate from the characteristics of the other two areas focus primarily on specific activities jobs careers ect that have a sustaining attraction to individuals based on their uniqueness

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interest focus

53
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these are individuals who are trained to help in the exploration process as we search for a life calling

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professional life coaches

54
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these are individuals such as pastors youth ministers and teachers. Though they may not be trained specifically in the area of life coaching they have training in working with people in life development

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paraprofessionals

55
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family members and friends often have good advice that can help us understand our life better. Their council should not be ignored.

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non professionals

56
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this process can provide a very effective approach to collecting the events of our lives and trying to make sense of what we collect.

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life mapping

57
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the writings of others throughout history can provide valuable lessons to be learned.

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classic works

58
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this can be an interesting way to approach history when applying it to our lives. What patterns can be seen in the past and are happening right now?

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analyzing trends

59
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These are experiences that are not necessarily planned but as they happen to us we can evaluate them to gain information about our life calling

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circumstantial experiences

60
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These are activities that we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain information about our life calling, we use these experiences like a laboratory

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experimental experiences

61
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These experiences provide us direct information from the world of work. Here we can learn a lot about the career aspects of our life calling

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job related experiences

62
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the habit of this is almost more of an art than a habit, most of us don’t know how to do it

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listening

63
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as we search for our life calling through the other sources listed earlier in this section, we need to find time when we can deliberately and thoughtfully study what we have learned and contemplate deeply on its meaning

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meditate and praying

64
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finally, a very effective way to make reflection a lasting experience and force in our life is to do this on what we are reflection on in a written form

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journaling