2008-06-29T00:16:56-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/characters/ http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37103&columnid=4166 2008-06-29T00:16:56-05:00 Courage realizes that God has given us the strength to face any situation, trial, or peril. It is the ability to react, knowing that God is in control... http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37106&columnid=4166 2008-06-29T00:15:53-05:00 Contentment is the attitude of accepting whatever God provides, and being happy with it. It does not seek for gratification what is not needed, and does not seek... http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37141&columnid=4166 2008-06-29T00:15:01-05:00 Confidence enables us to rely on the Lord for all things in our life. We can push forward in the direction that we are called because He is governing and... http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37110&columnid=4166 2008-06-29T00:01:28-05:00 Compassion (Job 29:13; Isa. 40:11; Mark 1:41; Luke 10:25-37; 19:4; 1 Peter 3:8) will allow us to feel the pain and plight of others, to see from their perspective and... http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37160&columnid=4166 2008-06-28T23:59:38-05:00 Communicating productively is one of the most important skills in life. Effective communication is being willing to convey our honest thoughts, attitudes, feelings, and actions to others in a kind and active listening manner that... http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37163&columnid=4166 2008-06-28T23:58:30-05:00 Citizenship is our social conscientiousness in action for the management and tempering of our personal freedoms and liberties on behalf of the greater good of civil peace and prosperity. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37156&columnid=4166 2008-06-28T23:30:40-05:00 Childlike Faith is the wonder and awe at what Christ did for us. It is a synergy of trust, hope, and unpretentiousness that knows the Lord loves us and will lead us. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37151&columnid=4166 2008-06-28T20:40:24-05:00 Cautiousness is being discerning so we do not rush into things when the timing is wrong, or the situation does not merit it. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37121&columnid=4166 2008-06-28T20:39:36-05:00 Boldness is our willingness to venture out and do the right thing at the right time, regardless of the barriers or fears we may encounter. http://discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37142&columnid=4166 2008-06-28T20:38:00-05:00 Availability is being willing to adjust our own schedule, agenda, and plans to fit the right desires of God and others.