Words, Crazy Words
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A Word on Wednesday: Relief
Relief, a sigh of. The noun is the alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression …” Sometimes we don’t realize how tense, unpleasant, stressful a situation is until it is released from us. Then, we feel the relief. Relief is… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Relief”
A Word on Wednesday: Rain
This morning there is a gentle rain. Pattering of droplets on pavement, on window panes, on softening ground. A gentle rain is as calming as a scented candle. Scientifically, the word rain is water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Rain”
A Word on Wednesday: Mighty
The adjective, mighty, literally means having, characterized by, or showing superior power or strength. For example: mighty ruler or a mighty oak. It is easy to dismiss oneself as small or feeble rather than mighty especially when circumstances such as physical size or disability… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Mighty”
A Word on Wednesday: Ambition
Is ambition something you have or something you do? Well both, depending if it a fixed characteristic or an action you take. As a noun, ambition is an earnest desire for some time of achievement or distinction, as power, honor, fame, or wealth,… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Ambition”
A Word on Wednesday: Contribute
Contribute, a verb, when used with an object to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes. Also meaning to furnish (an original written work, drawing, etc.) for publication. I rest on the side of the… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Contribute”
A Word on Wednesday: Audacious
Audacious, adjective, extremely bold or daring, recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer. Also meaning, extremely original; without restriction to prior ideas; highly inventive. I used to own a pair of shoes. I called them my intrepid reporting shoes. They were navy blue, knock off,… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Audacious”
A Word on Wednesday: Sin
Sin, from Hebrew, to miss the mark. As a verb, sin is an action. It results from succumbing to temptation or enticement. Sometimes, though, it occurs with lack of intention. Sin is to commit a transgression of divine law, to offend against a principle… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Sin”
A Word on Wednesday: Wait
Today is Ash Wednesday. We enter a time of waiting. A journey to deeper faith in our risen Lord Jesus Christ. It is an inward journey. A time to reflect on our barriers to living a fully Christian life. A time to anticipate that… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Wait”
A Word on Wednesday: Capacity
Capacity is not be confused with ability, but rather considered potential. As a noun, it is the ability to receive or contain; the maximum amount or number that can be received or contained; the power of receiving impressions, knowledge; actual or potential ability to… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Capacity”
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