Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When presented a goal, I quickly think of what to do to achieve the desired result.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I want to learn as much as I can about the Bible and faith.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am a take-charge person. With others help, I know the goal or task will be completed.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When I see a person in need, I want to assist them.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I love to dance, and enjoy encouraging others through movement.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I find joy in expressing myself by playing a musical instrument or by singing.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am able to encourage others to develop in their faith.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I like working behind the scenes to make sure projects are successful.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I enjoy working with my hands in a skill that requires considerable experience to perfect.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I love to tell others about biblical truth in a way that it becomes real to them.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When a challenge is presented, I am usually able to identify a workable solution.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am able to take a thought or idea and put it into a clear and inspiring written form.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am very comfortable using computers to organize information.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I feel compelled to speak up for people who cannot defend themselves.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I enjoy friendships with people much older or much younger than myself.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me People have told me they appreciate my listening when they have a personal challenge.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I love to act out stories from the Bible.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I enjoy organizing thoughts, ideas, hopes, and dreams into a specific plan of action.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I can translate into an artistic form what I first see in my imagination.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I have helped others figure out which personal decisions help them live God's will for their lives.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I enjoy being with others not involved in church, and like having the opportunity to encourage them to faith and commitment in God.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When someone faces a crisis, I am compelled to show my care and support.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I have told others of the Spirit's presence in times of my own personal crises, to be a source of strength for them.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I manage my time and money so that I can give much of it to the work of the church or other organizations.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I love when others come to my house to hang out, even if there are some I don't know very well.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I can become so involved in prayer that outside distractions don't bother me.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I often study something in the Bible and think about how it influences my daily life.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me In a group, others often look to me for direction.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I feel compelled to do what I can to provide housing for the homeless, food for the starving, comfort for those in distress.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When I dance before groups, I feel a real sense of God's presence.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am inspired and provide inspiration for others by my singing or playing a musical instrument.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I have taken responsibility to provide spiritual guidance to an individual believer or group of believers.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me People tell me that without my willingness to do the unnoticed jobs, their work would be more difficult.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am good at building, repairing, or restoring thing and find satisfaction in doing so.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I want to express my faith by helping others discover the truths in the Bible.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me People come to me for help in applying Christian faith and values to personal situations.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I often feel moved to write about my thoughts and feelings so others may benefit from them.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I see the Internet as a great place to communicate and share my faith with others.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I try to find a way through the system for people who are unable to get through it on their own.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am eager to learn from people older or younger than myself--and like to share what I know with them.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I could listen to people's stories for hours.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When I am acting on stage, I feel a real sense of God's presence.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I have been successful in organizing, directing, and motivating people to achieve a goal.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me My artistic work helps others think about God.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me In my congregation, I often get a gut feeling if a direction being taken is in line with God's will and purpose.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I do not find it difficult to share what Jesus means to me with my friends.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me Those seeking answers for life's questions have come to me for encouragement.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I can see great things happening in my congregation, even when others are doubtful.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When I receive money unexpectedly, I want to share this gift with the church.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I enjoy welcoming guests and helping them to feel at ease in new situations.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me Others have asked me to pray for them in difficult times.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I usually know of something in the Bible to help others on their faith journey.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me People say they like to work with me because the task will be successfully completed.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me People have been surprised by my comfort in working with those suffering in mind, body, or spirit.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I am often amazed that my dancing provides inspiration and hope for others on their faith journey.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me Others have told me they were moved by my playing a musical instrument or by singing.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me Friends have come to me for spiritual help and it has deepened our relationship.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me At church, when I help take down tables, work in the kitchen, put chairs away or fold bulletins, I feel that I have served the Lord.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me My knowledge of building, maintenance or repair has been of special value to the church and others.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me Others have told me that I can take the most difficult idea or concept and help them understand it.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me When a group's direction is needed, I am frequently asked for my opinion.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me My written work has helped others understand life's truths.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I have used technology (computers, communications) to help others deal with life and grow in their faith.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I do whatever I can to get those in power to address the needs of the homeless, the hungry, or the excluded.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I have friends who are at least 10 years older or younger than I.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me I always have time to hear about my friends' joys and sorrows.

Very true of me Frequently true of me Sometimes true of me Infrequently true of me Rarely true of me My abilities as an actress/actor has had special value to the church and others.

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