Words, Crazy Words
A Sweet mix of the secular and sacred
Tag: Writing
A Word on Wednesday: Privilege
“When someone has been given much, much will be required in return.” Luke 12:48. Privilege is a word that has been politicalized. We do not think we have privilege; we think our good fortune is the result of our effort and own doing. Maybe… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Privilege”
A Word On Wednesday: Season
In Wisconsin, the seasons change, drastically. The hardest transition for many is the end of summer to the start of autumn. It is hard to say good bye to fun in the sun. With life being short and summer being shorter, I enthusiastically lather… Continue Reading “A Word On Wednesday: Season”
A Word on Wednesday: Opportunity
Opportunity means conditions are favorable to achieve some end. People say, “opportunity is all around us,” and they also say, “Don’t waste a good opportunity.” Which one is it? How many times does opportunity knock? How can you be ready for it? From Old… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Opportunity”
A Word on Wednesday: Outcome
Goals are what we set out to do. Outcomes are the result. I got a little discouraged this past week. On the first full week of 2020, I got a bug. A wipe you out, interrupt your sleep, feel so bad you can’t concentrate,… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Outcome”
A Word on Wednesday: Gratitude
This is a month of thanksgiving. Despite the origins of the holiday. Presently, we pause, we feast, and give thanks. There are no gifts to exchange. There is no music. Decorations are subtle earthy tones coupled with luscious reds, oranges, and yellows. The kitchen… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Gratitude”
A Word on Wednesday: Remember
The mind controls your life. You control your mind. Reflect on the word, remember. What is worthy of recall? Sticky notes of forget me nots. Planners of exact dates and times — birthdays, appointments. Bulletin boards of invitations, obligations. The secret list of passwords.… Continue Reading “A Word on Wednesday: Remember”
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: 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: 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”
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