What is your Personality?

I just took the new Personality Pattern test.

Here are my results, thought it was pretty accurate!

Friendly

You would rather hang out with others than spend time alone, and you’d far rather be doing something with your friends than just sitting around. You’re happy in a crowded room, club, stadium, or auditorium.

You’re not a private person who is ill at ease in a group; you don’t view excessive socializing as a waste of time.

Accessible

You’re comfortable expressing yourself in words and actions, with no self-censorship. You believe that if someone doesn’t like what they see it’s not your problem, but theirs. A high score on the “accessible” trait suggests that you have a lot of friends, socialize often, and enjoy rap/hip-hop music.

You don’t see the need to keep your thoughts to yourself, or to have a zone of privacy that encompasses only yourself and a small circle of friends and relatives.

Passionate

You are in touch with your emotions, and sometimes you react before you think. The good news: you don’t tamp down your feelings. The bad news: you sometimes say or do things that you later wish you could take back.

You do not live your life on an even keel; you do not go for long periods without experiencing some mood swings.

Curious

You like to get to the bottom of things. You’re not content knowing what someone did; you want to know why they did it.

You don’t simply take things as they are and move on; you’re not content skimming along on the surface; you don’t feel you’re wasting time by digging for the meaning of things.

Assertive

You behave in a confident and forceful manner, take charge of the situation, raise your hand in class, stand up for what you think is right, and lead others. Among those who have a high score on the “assertive” trait, many have jobs in which they are valued for their organizational skills as well as their talent for supervising others.

You are not interested in fading into the woodwork, leaving everything to fate, taking more time than necessary to accomplish a task, or avoiding confrontation.

Warm

You have a genuine interest in other people. You’re a natural host, and are always thinking about how you can increase the happiness of those around you. When friends have problems or are in trouble, you’re usually the first person they turn to for aid and comfort. Scoring high on the “warm” trait suggests that you are among those who enjoy domestic activities — doing things around the house — and are enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better place.

You don’t always say exactly what you’re thinking; you don’t like the idea of causing anyone pain because of your criticism.

Understanding

You are willing to take the time to find out what’s going on with other people, especially if they’re in distress. You’re a good listener, you don’t criticize, and you offer unbiased, respectful, honest advice when it’s requested. With a high score on the “understanding” trait, it is likely that you are enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better place.

You don’t feel the need to impose your standards on others or say things that, even though true, cause pain.

Tender

You are gentle with others, both physically and emotionally. You are careful not to upset people and go out of your way to find the nicest way to say something. You naturally focus on the fact that the world is full of wonderful people, places, and things. More often than not, people with a high score on the “tender” trait enjoy spending time with children, love romantic movies, and are enthusiastic about making the world a better place.

You don’t think of yourself as tough-minded or gruff, nor do you need to be seen as some kind of objective source of truth and rationality.

Innovative

You come up with a lot of ideas; if one doesn’t work out, there’s always another waiting in the wings. You often have interesting solutions to difficult problems. You’re practically a one-person brainstorming session.

You are less interested changing the world than in dealing with things as they are. Unlike those who spend all their time trying to solve problems, you prefer to zero in on things that work and stick with them.

Competent

You strive to master everything you undertake. You tend to learn quickly and do not shy away from challenges.

You are not a “que sera sera” type of person, nor do you go easy on yourself when attempting to master a new skill or get a job done.

Sunday in Review 10.25.09

- This weekend was action packed.  I was in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday and Friday for the Converge MidAmerica Biennial Meeting.  I got home Friday evening and on Saturday we had the Family Fall Fest which was a blast!

- I was pumped all week for this Sunday’s Message.  We studied 4 different famines that take place in Genesis 41 and 42.

- #1 Pharaoh experienced a famine because he was surrounded by the wrong people. Being Surrounded by the wrong people, who serve false gods, will always lead you to personal famine!

- #2 All of Egypt experienced a physical famine that was caused by God.  Sometimes God allows us to experience pain, suffering and famine so that we turn from the put of hell!  Job 33

#3 Joseph’s Brothers experienced Spiritual Famine because of the reside from their previous betrayal of Joseph.

#4 Joseph stood on the brink of famine, as he was about to make some bad decisions to take revenge on those who have betrayed him.

- Break the Pitiful Cycle of Betrayal FAST:

Face the Truth

Assess the Damage

Seek Forgiveness  (#1 From God  #2 From those you hurt)

Take the Break = Brokenness

- Rugina shared some of her personal testimony, it was AWESOME!

- Our worship team ROCKED THE HOUSE today! I am so blessed to work with such a wonderful group of musicians who love the Lord, and desire to lead people into Worship!

- We had family in town today.  I always enjoy it when our family visits us and Meadowland Church!

- Our set up team does an amazing job each week!  I am so thankful for the men and women that set up and tear down each week!! THANK YOU!

- There were a bunch of new faces at Meadowland today.  I love getting to know new people and making new friends!

- It was hard to watch the Bears game tonight!   It was kind of like a bad car wreck.  I wanted to look away but couldn’t!

- Shane, Audrey and I just got done playing some trains!  We set up all the tracks and a Mountain set that Shane loved watching the trains roll down!

- God is at work and I am so thankful to have a front row seat!!

Sunday In Review 10.18.09

- When I let the dogs out at about 6:00 am before heading to the ministry center, the frost was so thick that it looked like it had snowed.  It was sweet looking!

- We had some beautiful weather on Sunday. I love autumn!

- We made a special announcement on Sunday. Following God’s leading, Joyce Campbell stepped up as Meadowland’s Children’s Director and has faithfully served and built our Children’s Ministry for the last several years.  Once again following the leading of God’s direction , Joyce has stepped down from her leadership role.  We are so thankful for Joyce and her family, and look forward to all that God has in store for them!

- Please pray for Meadowland.  While we are excited for Joyce, as she takes the next steps following the direction of God in her life, her decision to step down will also leave a gap in our leadership at Meadowland.  We have begun our search for a new Children’s Director and look forward to what God has in store for us as a Church.

- Sunday was week 3 in our new series called Betrayal. This week we studied the “Pit Process”.

-When we first meet Joseph in Genesis 37 he is 17 years old.  At the end of Genesis 40 Joseph is about 31 years old.  Joseph spent 14 years in the pit process!

- God loves you too much to leave you the way you are now!  He has a plan for you (Jer 29:11), has come to give you life (John 10:10) and wants to grow you (James 1:2-4).

- Don’t give up!  We usually give up to soon!  Persevere!  (James 1:2-4)

- Our worship team about blew the roof off on Sunday.  As always they did a great job of leading us into the presence of God!

- Each week after service we have a great spread of food that gives us the opportunity to munch as we get to know one another.  The food was amazing, and I had the opportunity to catch up with some friends and hear about some of the ways God is working in people’s lives.

- I crashed pretty hard on Sunday, and slept for a couple hours.

- We had the opportunity to watch the Bears game with some good friends on Sunday Night.  While the Bears feel apart, we had a great time connecting and a hunting trip is now in the works!  I am excited!

Vipers #3

#3. DO NOT ENTERTAIN VIPERS

Vipers are people who are Envious, Furious, and spread their poisonous venom through Gossip and Slander.  They lash out and cannot be trusted.

We have all ran into Vipers in our lives.  You know the coworker who starts every conversation with, “Did you hear?”.   The friend who criticizes  everything and thinks if everyone where more like them and listen to everything they had to say, the world would be a better place.

One of the mistakes you and I can make when we come across Vipers, is rather than getting out of their striking distance, we try to become Snake Charmers.  We try to stay one step ahead of the bite,  try not to participate in the Gossip but will listen, and hope we can stay just close enough without getting hit with a striking blow.

Here is the problem – snake charmers will eventually get bit!

There is no such thing as an innocent bystander when it comes to gossip.  Even though you might not be the one speaking, gossips need people to listen to them.  Charles H Spurgeon once said in regards to Gossip , “the tale-bearer carrieth the devil in his tongue, and the tale-hearer carries the devil in his ear.”

Stop Trying to tame the Vipers, you will get hit with the bite of venom!!

Philippians 4:8- Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Vipers #2

Growing up I had family that lived in the Southwest.  My Uncle’s job required them to move a lot and as I remember they moved back and fourth between Arizona and California a few times.

Growing up we would hear stories about my Uncle, Aunt, or Cousins waking up in the morning to find a Rattlesnake cooling off on their tile floor in the kitchen.  I was always terrified of the idea of visiting because I knew there was a chance of coming across a rattlesnake!

We need to treat “Vipers” those who are full of bitterness, are always furious, strike with their gossip, and inject venom that kills just like we would any other poisonous snake!

Yesterday I posted 5 tips for dealing with Vipers in your life.  Today we are talking about location, because location matters!!

#1. STAY AWAY FROM VIPERS!

You know what always amazes me about the National Graphic and Discovery  Shows that highlight venomous snakes?  These guys always know exactly where to find the snakes!  That is because snakes have places they like to hang out, places to hunt, and places to hide out as they enjoy their latest kill!

Where do the “Vipers” hang out in your life?

Is it by the water cooler at work?  A friend who loves to email other people’s secrets? Someone you know who always starts the conversation, “Did you hear……”.

Find our where the Vipers Hang out, know what they like and then…..

#2. RUN AWAY FROM THEM

Remember, Vipers always strike and when they do, they inject venom that will destroy you!

A Viper Cannot bite you if they cannot get close enough to Strike at You!

Stop trying to play “Snake Charmer”, when you see a Viper coming your way, RUN, because the Viper has one agenda and it leads to death!