Shopping and buying:
How do you like to shop?
What do you look for?
How do you like to be sold?
Fun and special times:
What is an ideal date?
A date is especially good when...
A date is disappointing if...
Tell about some of your favorite places.
What makes one outing more special than another?
What makes a good conversation?
Recall and share about some of the most meaningful or memorable conversations you've had.
Pets and animals...
What have you had?
Tell about your favorite pets?
What do you like?
What is your take on the value of caring for animals?
How do you feel about hunting, wildlife management, and pest control?
How do you feel about animals raised for their meat or products and what is ethical treatment?
What are your thoughts on habitat protection and management?
What's your take on furs, fine leather or skins, ivory, veal, caviar, and other animal based delicacies or luxuries?
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Questions from Jeff Myers: originally regarding Thanksgiving, but applicable any time.
*Credit for this list goes to Dr. Jeff Myers (http://www.passingthebaton.org/)
21 Questions to Make Lasting Thanksgiving Memories
Thanksgiving provides such a great opportunity to connect with quality conversation. Try these around the dinner table and see if you don't learn something and grow in gratefulness!
1. Express thanks to someone in the room for something they did for you.
2. "I'm thankful for..." Finish the sentence.
3. If you could have the attention of the whole world for 30 seconds, what would you say?
4. One thing I'm thankful for about our country.
5. What is the key to success in life? Why do you say that?
6. Tell about a lesson you learned the hard way.
7. What are some ways life is different now than in the old days?
8. Tell a story of a decision your ancestors made that changed the direction of their lives- and yours.
9. Tell about a lesson you learned by watching someone else.
10. "A person I would like to honor publicly is..."
11. "Time and money aside, I would rather be..."
12. Tell about an experience that changed you for the better.
13. Tell a story about something that started out bad but had a happy ending.
14. "My first hero was _________."
15. Tell about a time when you showed courage.
16. Describe a teacher who had a significant influence on your life.
17. Tell about an invention that made your life easier.
18. "The most admired public figure when I was growing up was ____." Tell a story.
19. Tell about a memorable event in your life.
20. "A famous person I've met is _____." Tell about the experience.
21. "I got in so much trouble..." Tell the story!
21 Questions to Make Lasting Thanksgiving Memories
Thanksgiving provides such a great opportunity to connect with quality conversation. Try these around the dinner table and see if you don't learn something and grow in gratefulness!
1. Express thanks to someone in the room for something they did for you.
2. "I'm thankful for..." Finish the sentence.
3. If you could have the attention of the whole world for 30 seconds, what would you say?
4. One thing I'm thankful for about our country.
5. What is the key to success in life? Why do you say that?
6. Tell about a lesson you learned the hard way.
7. What are some ways life is different now than in the old days?
8. Tell a story of a decision your ancestors made that changed the direction of their lives- and yours.
9. Tell about a lesson you learned by watching someone else.
10. "A person I would like to honor publicly is..."
11. "Time and money aside, I would rather be..."
12. Tell about an experience that changed you for the better.
13. Tell a story about something that started out bad but had a happy ending.
14. "My first hero was _________."
15. Tell about a time when you showed courage.
16. Describe a teacher who had a significant influence on your life.
17. Tell about an invention that made your life easier.
18. "The most admired public figure when I was growing up was ____." Tell a story.
19. Tell about a memorable event in your life.
20. "A famous person I've met is _____." Tell about the experience.
21. "I got in so much trouble..." Tell the story!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Questions for life and Ministry...
THEOLOGY & FAITH IN PRACTICE
Our understanding of the universe, God, our relationship with God and relationships with others shape and drive our identity and lifestyle. The things we believe to be true build our worldview and direct our choices.
I do not presume that everyone comes from a theistic worldview, much less that all people reading this are Christians, nevertheless, these questions are posed to the Christian thinker and presuppose a Bible-founded faith in God.
Ministry: What role does an individual play in the function of a local church?
Evangelism: What is the purpose and role of Evangelism?
Is there a certain level of "ought to" evangelize for Christians and does that level vary?
Are there right and wrong, good or bad means of communicating the gospel?
Discuss the merits and uses of each level or channel of communicating the Gospel?
a. passive: personal example of pious living
b. active casual: discussion with a friend or acquaintance, invite to an event or service
c. proactive personal: seek out people to evangelize in conversation
d. proactive service: seek out people with needs you can meet to result in sharing the gospel (note, there are many who serve without the intention or result of sharing the gospel)
e. temporary missionary service: domestic or international trips for days-months
f. long term missionary service: vocational lifestyle of full-time missions
g1. aggressive public: street preachers and mild picketers, marches, and use of a public platform
g2. aggressive caustic: street shouters who make accusations and focus on condemnation, picketers who have insulting, inflammatory, or condemning messages,
Further Discussion: People communicating in this fashion tend to attract large amounts of attention and criticism. Given the often antagonistic response, is "aggressive caustic" communication effective in the end, and is there a net positive result?
h. advertising and signage: church signs and outdoor billboards, maybe even graffiti
i. mass media/entertainment: radio, televangelism, web, audio, music, tv programs and film (see also literature and fiction below)
j. entertainment platform/experiential: magicians, comedians, storytellers, theme parks, and places like the renowned "Whit's End".
k. published literature: periodicals, tracts, non-fiction, and fiction
Hmmm... that chunk may bit a bit hard to chew all at once. You might take a shallow look first without analyzing each part, or just pick a point that sticks out to you.
Our understanding of the universe, God, our relationship with God and relationships with others shape and drive our identity and lifestyle. The things we believe to be true build our worldview and direct our choices.
I do not presume that everyone comes from a theistic worldview, much less that all people reading this are Christians, nevertheless, these questions are posed to the Christian thinker and presuppose a Bible-founded faith in God.
Ministry: What role does an individual play in the function of a local church?
Evangelism: What is the purpose and role of Evangelism?
Is there a certain level of "ought to" evangelize for Christians and does that level vary?
Are there right and wrong, good or bad means of communicating the gospel?
Discuss the merits and uses of each level or channel of communicating the Gospel?
a. passive: personal example of pious living
b. active casual: discussion with a friend or acquaintance, invite to an event or service
c. proactive personal: seek out people to evangelize in conversation
d. proactive service: seek out people with needs you can meet to result in sharing the gospel (note, there are many who serve without the intention or result of sharing the gospel)
e. temporary missionary service: domestic or international trips for days-months
f. long term missionary service: vocational lifestyle of full-time missions
g1. aggressive public: street preachers and mild picketers, marches, and use of a public platform
g2. aggressive caustic: street shouters who make accusations and focus on condemnation, picketers who have insulting, inflammatory, or condemning messages,
Further Discussion: People communicating in this fashion tend to attract large amounts of attention and criticism. Given the often antagonistic response, is "aggressive caustic" communication effective in the end, and is there a net positive result?
h. advertising and signage: church signs and outdoor billboards, maybe even graffiti
i. mass media/entertainment: radio, televangelism, web, audio, music, tv programs and film (see also literature and fiction below)
j. entertainment platform/experiential: magicians, comedians, storytellers, theme parks, and places like the renowned "Whit's End".
k. published literature: periodicals, tracts, non-fiction, and fiction
Hmmm... that chunk may bit a bit hard to chew all at once. You might take a shallow look first without analyzing each part, or just pick a point that sticks out to you.
Questions begun... Good Life
What is "The good life" and how do you pursue it? The search for meaning, happiness and fulfillment.
What is beauty and what role does it play in daily life?
Who made/makes your family fun? What traditions, practices, or attitudes make it fun?
Were you ever jealous of anyone else's family?
What are your views on military/government service: the why's and the impacts
Money and ambition: what are your thoughts on and/or desires (or lack of desire) for $ and why?
What is the role and purpose of storytelling, in the home and in public, and how would you like to see that play out?
What is beauty and what role does it play in daily life?
Who made/makes your family fun? What traditions, practices, or attitudes make it fun?
Were you ever jealous of anyone else's family?
What are your views on military/government service: the why's and the impacts
Money and ambition: what are your thoughts on and/or desires (or lack of desire) for $ and why?
What is the role and purpose of storytelling, in the home and in public, and how would you like to see that play out?
Questions... those who live the best lives often ask the best questions... and actually think about the answers
I've heard it said, "The quality of our lives is determined by the quality of the questions we ask."
So in pursuit of a life of extraordinary quality as well as extraordinary impact and enjoyment, I'm beginning below a list of questions. Some questions are simple and lighthearted, others more complicated or serious, but each question is posed for the purpose of seeking the good life and a clearer understanding of ourselves.
Feel free to comment below, or to email me directly.
I love a good conversation.
So here's to wisdom, understanding, and freedom of thought. Cheers!
PS: some storytelling is totally fine and even encouraged.
So in pursuit of a life of extraordinary quality as well as extraordinary impact and enjoyment, I'm beginning below a list of questions. Some questions are simple and lighthearted, others more complicated or serious, but each question is posed for the purpose of seeking the good life and a clearer understanding of ourselves.
Feel free to comment below, or to email me directly.
I love a good conversation.
So here's to wisdom, understanding, and freedom of thought. Cheers!
PS: some storytelling is totally fine and even encouraged.
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