Heavenly Inspiration
Definitions: (1) an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, <as wealth, fame, or spiritual enlightenment> and the willingness to strive for it; aspiring; (2) requiring exceptional effort or ability; challenging; difficult <an ambitious project>; (3) strong yearning; eager <ambitious love> Derivation: Latin, “to go about”; from the practice of Roman candidates for … Read more
Definition: selfless regard for or devotion to the welfare of others People Who Exemplify This Quality: In the spring of 1991, a six-year-old girl found a bottle on a New Jersey beach. It contained two dollars. It also held a note: “Do something good with this.” She decided to give it to the homeless by … Read more
Definition: selfless regard for or devotion to the welfare of others People Who Exemplify This Quality: In the spring of 1991, a six-year-old girl found a bottle on a New Jersey beach. It contained two dollars. It also held a note: “Do something good with this.” She decided to give it to the homeless by … Read more
Definitions: (1) confounded with great surprise; astounding; (2) full of <often sudden> wonder; mystifying Synonyms: awesome, incredible, marvelous Quotes:• God sure thunk up some stuff! — John Preston Downs (1913-2004) American Father and Businessman • Isn’t it amazing that we are all made in God’s image, and yet there is so much diversity among his … Read more
Definitions: (1) in a functioning status; animated; (2) in a state of action; in force or operation; active <“keep hope alive”>; (3) marked by a cheerful demeanor; sprightly; (4) acting clearly and vigorously; vibrant; vivid; (5) acute sensitivity to something <alive to the thrill of accomplishment> Saying: Live and let live. Love all – Serve … Read more
Definitions: (1) very attractive or enticingly tempting; seductive; (2) fascinating; charming Quotes:• As a kid, I loved to climb trees. The distant, upper branches, especially, were celestial and alluring. ― Ian Frazier (1951-) American writer and humorist • I find the world with its inequities and injustices to be messy, unfair, and complicated. The cosmos, on … Read more
Definitions: (1) ready or prompt to act or serve; cheerful willingness; (2) lively; gay; sprightly Quote: There are, indeed, few merrier spectacles than that of many windmills bickering together in a fresh breeze over a woody country; their halting alacrity of movement, their pleasant business, making bread all day with uncouth gesticulation; their air, gigantically … Read more
Definitions: (1) fully aware and attentive; wide awake; (2) quick to understand or respond; perceptive; (3) ready to act; watchful; vigilant; (4) moving with promptness; nimble; active; lively Symbol: an arrowhead (American Indian) Observation: One can train oneself to be alert to almost anything. It may, of necessity, be danger. It may, of lack, be … Read more
Definitions: (1) the highest love <God’s love humankind as a whole but also for each individual>; (2) human adoration for God Quotes:• Agape doesn’t love somebody because they’re worthy. Agape makes them worthy by the strength and power of its love. Agape doesn’t love somebody because they’re beautiful. Agape loves in such a way that … Read more
Definitions: (1) well-coordinated in movement; nimble; (2) active; lively; brisk; (3) mentally acute or aware; an ability to think quickly; resourceful Synonyms: alert, spry Symbols: 1) the stag; 2) the rabbit Fictional Figure: Tarzan, a man raised in the jungle, became as agile as his ape family. — Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) Tarzan of the … Read more