MY RESULTS:
Your International Spy Name is Glam Frost
Your Code Name: The Eunuch [or the Night Owl]
You Reside in: Rio de Janeiro
Why You're a Good Spy: You a master at disguise

1 posted on 10/15/2019 6:04:34 PM PDT by luvie

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October 16

Finding a Quiet Life

Bible in a Year:

Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life. 1 Thessalonians 4:11

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We all heard that question as children and sometimes even as adults. The question is born in curiosity, and the answer is often heard as an indication of ambition. My answers morphed over the years, starting with a cowboy, then a truck driver, followed by a soldier, and I entered college set on becoming a doctor. However, I can’t recall one time that someone suggested or I consciously considered pursuing “a quiet life.”

Yet that’s exactly what Paul told the Thessalonians. First, he urged them to love one another and all of God’s family even more (1 Thessalonians 4:10). Then he gave them a general admonition that would cover whatever specific plow they put their hand to. “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life” (v. 11). Now what did Paul mean by that exactly? He clarified: “You should mind your own business and work with your hands” so outsiders respect you and you’re not a burden on anyone (vv. 11–12). We don’t want to discourage children from pursuing their giftedness or passions but maybe we could encourage them that whatever they choose to do, they do with a quiet spirit.

Considering the world we live in, the words ambitious and quiet couldn’t seem further apart. But the Scriptures are always relevant, so perhaps we should consider what it might look like to begin living quieter.

By: John Blase

Reflect & Pray

How does Paul’s phrase—“mind your own business”—sit with you? Who comes to mind of someone who lives a quiet life that you might emulate?

Jesus, living a quiet life sounds so inviting, but I know it won’t come easily. I ask for the grace to mind my own business, not so I can close myself off from the world, but that I won’t add to the noise.

2 posted on 10/15/2019 6:04:57 PM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)

Stupid wifi connection failed just as I was about to post. Grr!

3 posted on 10/15/2019 6:05:57 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

4 posted on 10/15/2019 6:07:27 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)

Thanks LUVVY!

Your International Spy Name is Phoenix X

Your Code Name: Checkmate

You Reside in: Tokyo

Why You're a Good Spy: You a master at disguise

5 posted on 10/15/2019 6:07:43 PM PDT by PROCON (When we allow 'progressives' control of the language, lies replace Truth)

Lance Steel. Sounds more like a pornstar name than a spy name.

6 posted on 10/15/2019 6:08:02 PM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uh... your opinion, man.)

Happy hump-day eve...stay safe, everyone!

7 posted on 10/15/2019 6:08:39 PM PDT by lightman (Byzantine Troparia: The "praise choruses" of antiquity.)

Your International Spy Name is Phoenix Whisper

Your Code Name: The Pharmacist

You Reside in: Istanbul

Why You're a Good Spy: You have total recall

I prefer to call Istanbul by its proper name of Contantinople...hmmm, maybe a double Phoenix could work as a Byzantine double eagle.

Good fit.

8 posted on 10/15/2019 6:15:55 PM PDT by lightman (Byzantine Troparia: The "praise choruses" of antiquity.)

#1...The Mayor!
Way to go!
Thanks for our beautiful
lesson from God's Word!

9 posted on 10/15/2019 6:17:05 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

10 posted on 10/15/2019 6:17:49 PM PDT by combat_boots (TGod bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! Merry Christmas! In God We Trust! Hi)

Hi Luv.

Sez here this week that I always knew why I’d make a good spy. :-)

Your International Spy Name is Bud Harley

Your Code Name: Rawhide

You Reside in: Geneva

Why You’re a Good Spy: You’re a good lover

11 posted on 10/15/2019 6:18:26 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (God Bless America. Thank you, Kate Smith!)

To: left that other site

#2...ML!
Good job!
Hope it's still pretty up there!

12 posted on 10/15/2019 6:18:53 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

Thanks for tonight’s thread!

13 posted on 10/15/2019 6:19:47 PM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)

Oh yes! It hasn’t even peaked yet!

14 posted on 10/15/2019 6:20:03 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)

#3....PRO!
WooHoo!
Strategically good spy name!

15 posted on 10/15/2019 6:21:06 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

The test said I would make a good spy because I drive fast. LOL.

16 posted on 10/15/2019 6:21:41 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)

To: real saxophonist

LOL! Kinda does. Mine did too.

17 posted on 10/15/2019 6:21:53 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

18 posted on 10/15/2019 6:22:46 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

To: combat_boots

That could mean a lot of things.....

19 posted on 10/15/2019 6:23:45 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

To: ConservativeStatement

20 posted on 10/15/2019 6:24:31 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)

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