Hey UPstream Enthusiasts, I figured you would be interested in this thing a few of us did. There was not enough room to pick up all UPstream participants, due to the limitation of the current seating in our van (12), but those in the neighborhood we picked up had fun doing this. Maybe we will… Continue reading UPstream Ninja Quest Spontaneous Event
Month: February 2008
Discussion: kindness
Let's define kindness:n.1. The quality or state of being kind.2. An instance of kind behavior: "I will always remember your many kindnesses to me." Has anyone you don't know been kind to you? Have you shown kindness to a stranger? How has kindness been demonstrated in your experience? When have you missed an opportunity to… Continue reading Discussion: kindness
Discussion: patience
Describe patience. When is it easy to be patient? When is it hard to have patience? Ezra's story: "When I was a child, I resented when my mom gave a toy to one of my brothers, and did not get something for me. I felt wronged, and I thought it had been so long since… Continue reading Discussion: patience
Discussion: Peace
Describe peace. What does someone who has peace do in everyday situations? What do you like about peace? If everyone valued peace would they be less interesting (boring)? Would it be wrong for me to argue with someone if I valued peace? What evidence of peace can you see around you? Do you make your… Continue reading Discussion: Peace
Discussion: joy
What is joy? What is the difference between happiness and joy? How do you know if you have joy, especially if you never have? "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."-Galations 5:22-23 2008/01/29