Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) initiative; resourcefulness; (2) courage; spunk; guts; (3) common sense; shrewdness Derivation: Middle English, “energetic common sense,” “to understand” Compatible Qualities: When you need to do a dirty job the other qualities you will want are: efficiency, focus, patience, and tenacity. Quote:• Our souls may all be equal in the sight of the Lord, but our gumption and ingenuity ain’t. … Read more
Definition: being in a leading position because of intimate knowledge of the way things are and of all its difficulties; conducting; directing; a pathfinder Compatible Quality: charismatic Familial Qualities: confidence, leadership People Who Exemplify This Quality: Docents: teachers, health care, end of life, etc. Quotes:• A man’s pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when … Read more
Definitions: (1) making progress; advancing; improving; (2) developing into full stature or maturity; becoming adult; (3) meteoric <rapid growth>; (4) verdant <having achieved a lush level of growth> Sayings:• A child cannot do the things of an adult.• Growth is the turning of potentials into actuals.• You can progress beyond who you are, but you … Read more
Definitions: (1) making progress; advancing; improving; (2) developing into full stature or maturity; becoming adult; (3) meteoric <rapid growth>; (4) verdant <having achieved a lush level of growth> Sayings:• A child cannot do the things of an adult.• Growth is the turning of potentials into actuals.• You can progress beyond who you are, but you … Read more
Definitions: (1) fixed or set <as on a foundation>; firm in one’s cause, reason, or principle; (2) stable and sturdy; settled <as in concrete> Idiom: Take the higher ground. Quotes:• When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on. — James Todd Smith [aka: … Read more
Definition: fond of the company of others; social Derivation: Latin, “a flock” Quotes:• Man is a gregarious animal, and much more so in his mind than in his body. He may like to go alone for a walk, but he hates to stand alone in his opinions. — George Santayana (1863-1952) Spanish-American philosopher• In our society, … Read more
Divine Definitions: (1) The best there is; (2) The most important; renowned; (3) The most noble and notable of thought and action; distinguished; dignified; (4) Superior; eminent; celebrated; (5) Impressive; remarkable; grand; (6) Extraordinary; splendid; (7) Transcending any ordinary means of measurement or comprehension; immense Quote: Love one another and help others to rise to … Read more
Definitions: (1) causing, feeling, or expressing thanks; appreciative; (2) affording pleasure; agreeable; acceptable Synonym: refreshing Quote: Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you’re going to live your life. — Joel Scott Osteen (1965-) American pastor Prayer:Gratitude to Mother Earth – sailing through night and day and to her soul, rich, rare, … Read more
Definitions: (1) conceived or expressed with great dignity; (2) illustrious; powerful; (3) splendid; magnificent; (4) noble; sublime; lofty; (5) important; distinguished Synonyms: elevated, exalted, majestic, superb Quotes:• Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. — George Fredrick Will (1941-) American journalist• You have to have … Read more
Definitions: (1) having or showing kindness, courtesy, charm, good taste, or generosity of spirit; (2) tactful and delicate; urbane; refined; (3) merciful; compassionate; (4) possessing divine grace; virtuous; good Synonyms: affable, benignant, cordial, genial, mild, sociable, tender Quotes:• I might have some difficult questions, but I know God is good, merciful, and gracious. — Jeremy Thomas Camp (1978-) American Christian singer• When you’ve … Read more