my values
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl. Proverbs 25:11
“Suddenly, as they were crossing the lake, a ferocious tempest arose, with violent winds and waves that were crashing into the boat until it was all but swamped. But Jesus was calmly sleeping in the stern, resting on a cushion. So they shook him awake, saying, ‘Teacher, don’t you even care that we are all about to die!’ Fully awake, He rebuked the storm and shouted to the sea, “Hush! Calm down!” All at once the wind stopped howling and the water became perfectly calm.” (Mark 4:37-39 TPT)
C
creativity
“The word of truth has become like poetry written and fulfilled by my life.” James 1:22
I tune my ear to wisdom, breaking open mysteries with my music and releasing solved riddles with my song. Psalm 49:4
I reveal the heart of God. My God-breathed creativity births new worlds and brings the dead to life. Proverbs 18:20-21
A
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
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Mahatma Ghandi
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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, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. Proverbs 17:22
“Clothed in strength, dignity & beauty, with nothing to fear, she laughs when she thinks about the future.” Proverbs 31:25
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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
Love is large and incredibly patient. Love is gentle and consistently kind to all. It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else. Love does not brag or sing it’s own praises. Love does not traffic in shame and disrespect, nor selfishly seek its own honour. Love is not easily irritated or quick to take offence. Love doesn’t tally wrongs or celebrate injustice; but truth—yes, truth—is love’s delight! Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others. Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up. Love never stops loving. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
