I wasn’t kidding about writing one about this topic. I am actively working on this aspect of my personality. Here’s the thing: I’m kind of a funny girl. It’s a dry humor and – often – it manifests itself through sarcasm. Which sometimes is okay. Other times, it’s a problem. And often, within the dynamics [...]
Archive for the ‘Training Ground’ Category
11 Jan
Training Ground: Good Morning
Of late I’ve been convicted by the Holy Spirit (and Girl Talk) to make my mornings look differently. I’m not naturally a morning person. So while I don’t struggle with running late, I do struggle with making the most of a new day. To that end I am making changes in my morning routine – [...]
23 Nov
Training Ground: Submission
I’m guessing that for those who don’t really know me, but think they do, they might think I’d have a problem with submission. My personality probably lends itself to such a presupposition. Mostly because I know what I believe, know what I want and am what you might called “strong-willed.” But despite those character strengths [...]
23 Oct
Training Ground: Hospitality
While hospitality is a spiritual gift, it is not one of my spiritual gifts. I think it is incredibly valuable and have seen over and over how it can bless people and is essential in creating a home for a husband and children. With that it mind, I am seeking out ways to develop in [...]
9 Oct
Training Ground: Finances
I’m good with finances – but not great. In my mind, since I don’t spend a lot of money and don’t have any cc debt, it’s good enough. But if I’m actively pursuing ways to prepare myself for marriage and bless my future husband, growing in understanding of financial things would probably be beneficial. Up [...]
4 Oct
Training Ground
Because I am on full-time pastoral staff and because my specific job is all about training children in the gospel, I have a unique opportunity to observe all things family/marriage/children. Because I am not married and don’t have children, I consider those observations valuable for training myself on how to be a good wife and [...]
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