Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Psalms 141:3

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2 Chatty Cathy This type of gal loves to talk and chat away! She loves giving her opinion on various topics and if she isn t asked for her input, she sometimes gives it anyway. After all she just can t help herself. She loves sharing her interest in things and can talk incessantly on a variety of topics. Sometimes she interrupts others. She of course doesn t mean to be rude but here again; whatever she thinks just has to come out of her mouth. It s not that she normally says bad or mean things. Most of the time, she says some really nice things to and about others. She just loves to rattle on about anything and everything and sometimes she gets into trouble because she says too much or even talks at a time when she shouldn t. Her constant battle is controlling her tongue. Do you have trouble in this area of controlling your tongue? Yes No Do you feel like you say too much sometimes? Yes No Do you feel like you say too little sometimes? Yes No Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Psalms 141:3 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Proverbs 31:26 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 Raggedy Ann This type of gal seems to always be exhausted. She has a tendency to always feel like a worn out dishrag. Maybe she doesn t get enough sleep; perhaps she isn t getting her vitamins, or even wears her self out too much. I can see her yawning now! Occasionally she seems to be lacking in the peace department. Sometimes she has trouble leaving her burdens in the Lord s hands and tries carrying them herself. Do you feel overworked and exhausted much of the time? Yes No Do you get enough sleep? Yes No Do you feel like you worry too much? Yes No Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him Psalms 37:7 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5,6

3 Troll This type of gal is a little hard to be around. She seems to like invading other s space. She doesn t say pleasant things and at times tries to manipulate people. She preys on the weak ones. She voices her opinion the loudest and has a hard time when she doesn t get her way. To her, her way is always right no matter what others may think. She can be a little gruff and seems to complain and be negative a lot. Do you think others see you as a troll? Yes No Do you think you are always right about everything? Yes No Do you sometimes get a little gruff with others? Yes No If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Philippians 2:1-4 Do all things without murmurings and disputing. Philippians 2:14 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour. Ephesians 5:2 Holly Hobby This type of gal is such a good helper to others. She lends her hand where it is needed and uses her skills and creativity where she can. Sometimes even when she may not have the right skill involved she makes an effort and volunteers to give a hand. She has a hospitable spirit towards others. Do you think you have a hospitable spirit? Yes No Do you usually volunteer or pitch in to help when the situation arises? Yes No Do you generally do things whole-heartedly? Yes No Distributing to the necessity of the saints, given to hospitality. Romans 12:13 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might Ecclesiastes 9:10 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:17

4 Barbie This type of gal is concerned with her outward appearance. She constantly checks the mirror and fixes her makeup and hair. Boy does she love to shop! She loves clothes, jewelry, and of course shoes. You can tell when she walks by that she indulges in perfumes and body lotions. As a woman, she loves her femininity and likes to be pretty. Do you think you spend too much time dwelling on your appearance? Yes No Do you think you spend enough time and effort on your appearance? Yes No Do you think you have a little bit of Barbie in you? Yes No Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. Proverbs 31:25 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 1 Peter 3:3,4 Cheerful Tearful This type of gal wears her emotions on her sleeves. She easily cries at romantic movies and even commercials. She listens to the song service on Sundays with tears in her eyes and is moved beyond words when the sermon is finished. She emphasizes and feels the pain of others as if it were her own. She has a very understanding heart. On the opposite end, this gal can laugh easily and even heartily and she normally has a cheery disposition. Do you laugh and/or cry easily? Yes No Do you think you cry enough over other people s salvation? Yes No Do you think you are afraid of allowing yourself to feel any emotion? Yes No A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Proverbs 17:22 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalms 126:6

5 Baby Tender Heart This type of gal has such a big heart. She genuinely loves others without any hope of love in return. She puts others first instead of herself. She does loving things and says loving words. Her words are always tender and never harsh. Above all, her actions show how much she cares for others. Do you think others see you as a loving person? Yes No Do your actions show your love toward others? Yes No Do you think you radiate the love of Christ? Yes No But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Luke 6:35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34, 35 Copyright 2012 Julia Bettencourt Artwork by Trina Clark Find more resources for women s ministry at