Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) able to perceive the truth; (2) inclined to speak the truth; honest; accurate; precise Derivations: Latin, “truthful;” Old English, “true;” Old High German, “trust” Note: Not to be confused with voracity, which refers to greed or an excessive appetite – to devour. Synonym: veridical <coinciding with reality> Poetry:‘Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.’ – … Read more
Definition: prone to taking risks in spite of possible danger or loss; eager for adventure; daring Synonyms: bold, brave, courageous, intrepid Compatible Quality: lucky Quotes:• The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs. — Vance Havner (1901-1986) American preacher• … Read more
(A coined word) Definitions: (1) having the ability to bring a fresh point of view into a situation, the talent to breathe new life into <as a ballplayer who makes a great play and inspires his or her teammates to excel>; (2) marks the act of bringing something out into the open <as a grievance … Read more
Definition: possessing a strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter difficulty with courage; bold or determined in facing danger Derivation: Old French, “to be of worth” Synonyms: brave, fearless, heroic, intrepid, knightly, stout Quotes:• Valor grows by daring, fear by holding back. — Publilius Syrus (85–43 bc) Latin writer• Valor is … Read more
Definitions: (1) having qualities worthy of esteem; being highly thought of; considered a treasure; (2) having significant worth monetarily, emotionally, personally, or spiritually; (3) the embodiment of all virtue; attractive; appealing Synonyms: admirable, cherishable, estimable, irreplaceable, precious, priceless, probity Quote: We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is … Read more
Divine Definitions: (1) Worthy of profound respect; noteworthy; (2) Worthy of worship or adoration; (3) Worthy of praise; laudable; (4) Worthy of appreciation; thankworthy; (5) Worthy of being enshrined; sacred; (6) Worthy of devotion; hallowed; (7) Worthy of reverence; blessed; (8) Deserving of deference; exalted; (9) Of the most holy stature; sacrosanct Comment: Genuine supreme … Read more
Definition: having the power to produce good or profit; beneficial; helpful; service giving Quotes:• What greater bliss than to look back on days spent in usefulness, in doing good to those around us. — Dorothea Lynde Dix (1802–1887) American advocate for the mentally ill• Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, … Read more
Definition: (1) possessing the quality or property of being useful; (2) utilitarianism: an ethical doctrine that seeks the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people Quotes:• Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful. — William Morris (1834–1896) British textile designer, poet, artist, & … Read more
Definition: having integrity; upright; honorable; straightforward Quotes:• Get up, stand up. Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up. Don’t give up the fight. — Robert “Bob” Marley (1945–1981) Jamaican songwriter• Always tell young people to hold on to their dreams. Sometimes you have to stand up for what you think is right even … Read more
Definition: having polite manners; courteous; civil; suave; elegant or refined; sophisticated; polished and poised; pleasantly tactful Quotes:• If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. — Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) British philosopher and statesman• Every peasant has a lawyer inside of him, just as every … Read more