my values
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl. Proverbs 25:11
“And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he (Jesus) was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” (Mark 4:37-40; English Standard Version)
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creativity
“Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent and independent with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play”; Henri Matisse
“I will tune my ear to the words of a proverb (wise saying); to the sounds of a harp, I will reveal my riddle.” Psalm 49:4; The Voice
“Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. The tongue can bring death or life.” Proverbs 18:20-21a; New Living Translation
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authenticity
“Authenticity requires vulnerability, transparency and integrity.” Janet Louise Stephenson
“Love others well, and don’t hide behind a mask; love authentically.” Romans 12:9; The Voice
“These tests have come to prove [the character and authenticity of] your faith and to show that it is good. Gold, which can be destroyed, is tested by fire. Your faith is worth much more than gold and it must be tested also. Then your faith will bring thanks and shining-greatness and honour to Jesus Christ when He comes again.” 1 Peter 1:7; New Life Version, [Christian Standard Bible and Expanded Bible]
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laughter
“The only universal language I know of that wraps up joy and gratitude and love is laughter.” Brene Brown
“A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22; Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
“She is strong and is respected by the people [strength, dignity and honour are her clothing]. She looks forward to the future with joy [laughs at the future; she is not anxious]. She speaks wise words [opens her mouth with wisdom] and teaches others to be kind [loving instruction is on her tongue].” Proverbs 31:25-26; Expanded Bible
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magnanimity (“great soul”)
nobility. honour. victory. courage. kindness. generosity. grace.
“The soul is meant to be free… the heart is meant to love… and the mind is meant to find truth. When all three resonate together we become magnanimous.” Brandon A Trean
“My soul makes its boast in the Lord and tells of the Lord’s greatness.” Psalm 34:2-3, English Standard Version
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; New International Version
