Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) to restore to health; to make sound, well, or healthy again; (2) to give succor; (3) reconcile hurt feelings Quote: Jesus always backed away when people came to him only to get their physical needs met. His real interest was in healing the soul. — Joni Eareckson Tada (1949-) American Christian artist & author Affirmation: … Read more
Divine Definitions: (1) All parts combined in a proportionate, consistent, and agreeable arrangement; congruous; disparate separations adapted to each other; (2) Everything in accord with every other thing; fitting together elegantly; (3) Balance; consonance; equilibrium; (4) Greater than the sum of its parts; superadditive; supersymmetry; (5) Concordant convergence as in music and poetry resonating melodiously … Read more
Definitions: (1) peaceful; tranquil; (2) adapted to each other; having the parts combined in a proportionate, orderly, or pleasing arrangement; disparate separations adapted to each other; congruous; (3) having similar or conforming feelings, ideas, or interests; in accord or agreement; fitting together elegantly; (4) in balance, consonance, and equilibrium; (5) <in music and poetry> concordant … Read more
Definitions: (1) capable of withstanding adverse conditions; strong (2) having attained courageous qualities; bold; brave; daring; resolute; intrepid; (3) full of assurance; confident; (4) rendered firm by exercise; vigorous See also: Stress Hardy See also: Hearty Synonyms: enduring, indefatigable, inured, resistant, robust, stout-hearted Quotes:• There is a healthful hardiness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others however humble. … Read more
Definition: trusting cheerfully to Providence; carefree; happily unworried or unconcerned; easygoing; lighthearted; fun-loving Derivation: English, “leaving luck up to chance” {1672} Comment: When you have faith enough to trust it all to God, you can afford to be happy go lucky.
Definitions: (1) having or causing a feeling of great pleasure, joy, or contentment; pleased; satisfied; delighted; (2) favored by circumstances; lucky; fortunate; (3) exactly appropriate to the occasion; suitable and clever; felicitous; apt; (4) eudemonism <a system of ethics that bases moral value on the likelihood that good actions will produce happiness> Synonyms: blissful, blithesome, glad, merry, prosperous, successful Quotes:• … Read more
Definitions: (1) skilled use of the hands; dexterous; ready; adroit; (2) performing with skill and readiness; ingenious <especially with tools> Synonyms: helpful, useful Quotes:• Language is handy, but we humans have social and emotional connections that transcend words and are communicated – and understood – without conscious thought. — Leonard Mlodinow (1954-) American physicist• There is an old tool … Read more
Definitions: (1) well -proportioned in appearance; good looking; attractive; dapper; (2) graceful in manner; possessing propriety and respectful ease; adroit; (3) moderately elegant; neat; correct; (4) liberal; generous; gracious Derivation: Middle English, originally “easy to handle or use,” hence “suitable, apt, clever.” Quotes:• A good haircut is nice; after that you need to speak a few reasonable sentences. — Michael Andrew Hanna, 100 Thought Adjusters … Read more
Definitions: (1) daring or courageous; nervy; plucky; (2) robust, vigorous Idioms:• Intestinal fortitude.• Be true to yourself. Quotes:• You need the right balance between data and gut feeling. — Torger Christian “Toto” Wolff (1972-) Austrian motorsport executive• Life is hard. Life is difficult. Life is going to punch you in the gut. But when you change your attitude, … Read more
Definitions: (1) enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment or appreciation; (2) vitality marked by an abundance of energy and enthusiasm Derivation: Latin, “taste” Quote:• No matter how carefully you plan your goals they will never be more than pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto. — William Clement Stone (1902-2002) American author & philanthropist• God has placed within each of … Read more