Heavenly Inspiration
Definitions: (1) to make quiet or calm; to pacify or soothe; (2) to conciliate <especially by giving in to demands> Derivation: Latin, “at peace” Reflection: There are various appropriate ways to appease a baby or a small child. All parents learn this the hard way. A fussy child is a harsh teacher. But however the … Read more
Definitions: (1) endowed with the qualities of life; alive; (2) full of movement and activity; lively; (3) full of spirit; vigorous Quote: How great is the mystery of the first cells which were one day animated by the breath of our souls! How impossible to decipher the welding of successive influences in which we are … Read more
Definitions: (1) imperturbable self-possession; poise; (2) complete and certain composure; self-confidence; (3) grace under pressure; (4) upright Quote: “Behold, I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people” — The Bible; Amos 7:8Note: This symbolic plumb line is the standard of justice and righteousness with which God will judge people.
Definitions: (1) pleasantly entertaining or diverting; (2) arousing laughter or mirth; (3) a person with the natural or acquired ability to entertain Quote: At first, I only laughed at myself. Then I noticed that life itself is amusing. I’ve been in a generally good mood ever since. Marilyn vos Savant (1946-) American columnist
Definitions: (1) like an angel in beauty, goodness, innocence, purity, or kindness (2) having spiritual qualities; heavenly-minded Derivation: “El” is the Jewish name for God. ‘El’ is added to many names. Examples: Angel = messenger of God; Ariel = Lion of God; Daniel = God is my judge; Gabriel = God is my strength; Haniel … Read more
Definition: possessing sweetness of temper; kindly; having a pleasant disposition; friendly Synonyms: charming, complaisant, congenial, good-natured, lovable, sociable Quote: For certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to think that we love and are beloved by the most amiable and best Being. — Mary Astell (1666 – 1731) English philosopher Color: red
Definition: mutual friendship; social or communal peacefulness; characterized by shared good will; harmonious Derivation: Old Latin, “to love”; Latin, “a friend” Synonyms:. Amicable always supposes two or more peaceful parties with a desire not to resort to quarrelling; a single individual would not be described as amicable, though he or she may be called friendly … Read more
Definitions: (1) inclined to be loving; fond; (2) in love; enamored with <of a person or thing>; (3) pertaining to, produced by, or indicating love <amorous delight>; (4) sexual love or lovemaking Synonym: affectionate Quotes:• Love is better than chocolate, but sometimes chocolate is easier to find. — Judith Mary Kain (1948-) American Woman • … Read more
Definitions: (1) to make better, to make progress; (2) to bring nearer to an ideal; (3) to improve, or make more tolerable a difficult situation <Providing food and water to the refugees ameliorated their suffering a bit.> Quote: Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. … Read more
Definitions: (1) willing to follow advice; open to suggestion; (2) responsible or answerable; accountable Synonyms: obedient, responsive, submissive, tractable Quote: It’s worth noting that invoking God as the entity who set our universe in motion isn’t contradicted by the data. Of course, scientists would say the supreme being hypothesis is faith, and outside the realm … Read more