Get More! Nice Girls
Welcome to the Nice Girls Issue "Get More" page! Here you can access all the rich media content to deepen your reading experience!
"How Nice Girls Fight"
"Be a Global Thinker"
"Horse Lessons- Devotional Thoughts"
Questions to prod your personal thinking and processing or for use in group discussion and are arranged by article title.
“Being Nice Isn’t Always Nice” Article
REFLECT ON:
1. What do you think of when you hear the term “nice girls?” Do you aspire to be one? Or, do you sometimes rebel against the idea? What does this tell you about yourself?
2. Have you ever told someone what you think they wanted to hear rather than telling them the truth from your perspective? Was this a disservice? If so, how can you “speak the truth in love” without hurting people’s feelings in the future?
3. What do you think of the suggested new rule, “If you can’t say something true, don’t say anything at all?
4. Hayley DiMarco asks, “Are we really loving people when we join in on the lies they are telling themselves?” How would you answer this question?
5. After reading this article, what, if anything do you wish to change about how you approach “being nice?”
“How I Learned I Can Change the World” Article
REFLECT ON:
1. Self-proclaimed soccer mom Shayne Moore decided not to let her suburban life keep her from making a difference in the areas of poverty and social justice. How does her story inspire you to challenge yourself to make a difference?
2. Shayne left three children to take a trip to Africa? What kind of response does that trigger for you? If you have family obligations, is it possible they are convenient excuses for why you choose not to get involved in global issues?
3. Shayne writes, “The reality of these orphans’ lives, and so many other children like them, can feel hopeless and overwhelming.” Do you feel overwhelmed? If so, how can you change that feeling into action?
4. Identify one thing you can do this week to make a difference for someone you’ll never meet. Then, do it.
“Healing Reins” Article
REFLECT ON:
1. Dee Clark has found a way to combine something she’s personally passionate about with her work. Is there a way you can do the same?
2. What did you love to do as a child or young adult that you’d benefit from rediscovering (or introducing to your friend and family) as an adult?
3. How does Dee’s story inspire you to take a second look at your own passions and interests to determine how they might be used for Kingdom work?
4. Deenotes that, “The more one tries to force and rush a horse the more the horse will resist. All people who work with horses are forced to slow down, see life outside of themselves, interact cooperatively and respectfully and be honest with themselves.” How can you adapt this insight to strengthen your human relationship?
"A Word From Dee Clark"
Each issue of FullFill contains surprise tidbits ranging from ideas for organization, trend tips, recipes, little-known facts to who knows what!
Bonus:
In the interview with Dee Clark in this issue, Dee says, “I trust that the passions of my life are there because they are the unique expressions of who God has made me to be. I think sometimes as Christians we are skeptical of passion and desire. We wonder if we can trust our desires and act on them.” To learn more about your own unique skills, talents, abilities and spiritual gifts, go to www.eleventalents.com to receive your free personal assessment.
Recommended Websites
Helpful web links are available for each issue of FullFill and are arranged by article author.
“Being Nice Isn’t Always Nice” Article
“What’s It Mean to be Nice?”
“How I Learned I Can Change the World”
“Healing Reins”
“Think” Carolyn Custis James
www.synergytoday.org/conferences.html
“My Fill” Elisa Morgan
