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Who is the author of the quote 'Life is a journey, not a destination'?
Who is the author of the quote 'Life is a journey, not a destination'?
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (correct)
- Thich Nhat Hanh
- Robert Brault
- Leo Tolstoy
Dr. Tony Campolo is a prominent American mathematician.
Dr. Tony Campolo is a prominent American mathematician.
False (B)
What was Dr. Campolo's reason for being awake early in the morning at the conference in Honolulu, Hawaii?
What was Dr. Campolo's reason for being awake early in the morning at the conference in Honolulu, Hawaii?
The time difference.
Dr. Campolo was speaking at a conference in _______________________.
Dr. Campolo was speaking at a conference in _______________________.
Match the following authors with their respective quotes:
Match the following authors with their respective quotes:
What did Dr. Campolo notice about the waitress's demeanor?
What did Dr. Campolo notice about the waitress's demeanor?
The waitress was planning to go to work after finishing her shift.
The waitress was planning to go to work after finishing her shift.
What was Dr. Campolo's occupation?
What was Dr. Campolo's occupation?
What was the waitress' dream that Dr. Campolo helped her achieve?
What was the waitress' dream that Dr. Campolo helped her achieve?
Dr. Campolo's decision to buy a plane ticket for the waitress to visit the Empire State Building represents a few seconds of connection.
Dr. Campolo's decision to buy a plane ticket for the waitress to visit the Empire State Building represents a few seconds of connection.
What is the main idea that Dr. Campolo's story illustrates?
What is the main idea that Dr. Campolo's story illustrates?
Dr. Campolo's experience on the Empire State Building in the _______________________ grade meant so much to him that he wanted someone else to receive the same opportunity for impact.
Dr. Campolo's experience on the Empire State Building in the _______________________ grade meant so much to him that he wanted someone else to receive the same opportunity for impact.
Match the Bible verse with its corresponding message:
Match the Bible verse with its corresponding message:
What is the main theme of Dr. Campolo's story, according to the text?
What is the main theme of Dr. Campolo's story, according to the text?
The waitress was initially skeptical about Dr. Campolo's offer.
The waitress was initially skeptical about Dr. Campolo's offer.
What is the message of Psalm 90:12 according to the text?
What is the message of Psalm 90:12 according to the text?
Dr. Campolo often uses the story of his encounter with a waitress at the _______________________ to highlight the distinction between minutes and moments.
Dr. Campolo often uses the story of his encounter with a waitress at the _______________________ to highlight the distinction between minutes and moments.
What is the result of seizing meaningful moments and using our time wisely, according to the text?
What is the result of seizing meaningful moments and using our time wisely, according to the text?
What is the main theme of Colossians 4:5?
What is the main theme of Colossians 4:5?
According to James 4:14, we should worry about the future.
According to James 4:14, we should worry about the future.
What is the difference between 'minutes' and 'moments'?
What is the difference between 'minutes' and 'moments'?
Matthew 6:34 encourages us to focus on the needs of ____________.
Matthew 6:34 encourages us to focus on the needs of ____________.
What is the objective of the 'Minutes vs. Moments' activity?
What is the objective of the 'Minutes vs. Moments' activity?
We should not plan for the future at all.
We should not plan for the future at all.
What is the significance of 'moments' in our lives?
What is the significance of 'moments' in our lives?
What is the importance of living in the present moment?
What is the importance of living in the present moment?
Ephesians 5:15-16 encourages believers to be wise in their interactions with ____________.
Ephesians 5:15-16 encourages believers to be wise in their interactions with ____________.
Match the following verses with their corresponding themes:
Match the following verses with their corresponding themes:
Study Notes
Fully Alive: Cherishing Each Moment in Life
- Dr. Tony Campolo's experience at the Empire State Building highlights the importance of cherishing each moment in life.
- Quotes from various authors and philosophers emphasize the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living in the present moment:
- "The present moment is the only moment available to us and it is the door to all moments." - Thich Nhat Hanh
- "Life is a journey, not a destination." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
- "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." - Leo Tolstoy
- "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." - Robert Brault
- "Lost time is never found again." - Benjamin Franklin
- "Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." - Nathaniel Hawthorne
Dr. Tony Campolo's Story
- Dr. Campolo, a prominent American sociologist, pastor, and speaker, had an impactful experience at a diner in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- He met a waitress who had always dreamed of visiting the Empire State Building but couldn't afford it.
- Dr. Campolo spontaneously offered to buy her a plane ticket to New York City, and she was able to fulfill her dream.
- This story illustrates the importance of distinguishing between minutes and moments in life.
Minutes vs. Moments
- Minutes are units of time that pass by quickly, while moments are meaningful experiences that can have a lasting impact on our lives.
- Dr. Campolo's act of kindness created a lasting memory for the waitress and demonstrated the transformative power of seizing the moments that matter most.
- The Bible also addresses the concept of minutes vs. moments in several verses, encouraging believers to live with intentionality, wisdom, and trust in God's providence.
Practical Application
- The objective of the activity is to help students distinguish between "minutes" and "moments" in their lives.
- Students will reflect on their own experiences and examples of both minutes and moments in their lives.
- The activity encourages students to live in the present moment and cherish meaningful experiences in life.
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Description
This quiz is based on Lesson 2 of 'Win the Day' which highlights the importance of cherishing each moment in life. It features quotes from Thich Nhat Hanh and Ralph Waldo Emerson, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time.
