Monthly Archives: May 2023

The Word – Hosannah

Posted on May 31, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: hosanna interjection ho·​san·​na hō-ˈza-nə  variants or less commonly hosannah —used as a cry of acclamation and adoration The original intent in scripture is “Save!” Throughout different translations and edits, the original plea to “please, save us!” changed to a proclamation of “Salvation! Thank … Continue reading →

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The Word – Vision

Posted on May 30, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: vision noun vi·​sion ˈvi-zhən  vision 1a: the act or power of seeing : SIGHT b: the special sense by which the qualities of an object (such as color, luminosity, shape, and size) constituting its appearance are perceived through a process in which light … Continue reading →

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The Word – Vespers

Posted on May 29, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: vespers noun ves·​pers ˈve-spərz  variants or Vespers plural in form but singular or plural in construction Synonyms of vespers 1: the sixth of the canonical hours that is said or sung in the late afternoon 2: a service of evening worship A Call To … Continue reading →

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The Word – Presence

Posted on May 27, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: presence noun pres·​ence ˈpre-zᵊn(t)s  Synonyms of presence 1: the fact or condition of being present – “And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid … Continue reading →

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The Word – Gladly

Posted on May 26, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: glad adjective ˈglad  gladder; gladdest Synonyms of glad 1a: experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy b: very willing – glad to do it c: made pleased, satisfied, or grateful — often used with of – was glad of their help 2a: marked by, expressive of, or caused by happiness … Continue reading →

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The Word – Perceived

Posted on May 25, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: perceived adjective per·​ceived pər-ˈsēvd  Synonyms of perceived 1: regarded in a specified way — used to say how something or someone is seen or thought of – “So I perceived that nothing is better than that a man should rejoice in his … Continue reading →

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The Word – Heart

Posted on May 24, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: heart noun ˈhärt  Plural hearts Synonyms of heart 1a: a hollow muscular organ of vertebrate animals that by its rhythmic contraction acts as a force pump maintaining the circulation of the blood – could feel her heart pounding b: BREAST, BOSOM – placed his hand on his heart 2a: PERSONALITY, DISPOSITION … Continue reading →

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The Word – Demonstrate

Posted on May 23, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: demonstrate verb dem·​on·​strate ˈde-mən-ˌstrāt  demonstrated; demonstrating Synonyms of demonstrate transitive verb 1: to show clearly – demonstrate a willingness to cooperate – must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class – The police demonstrated calm restraint during the riot. 2a: to prove or … Continue reading →

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The Word – Ponder

Posted on May 20, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: ponder verb pon·​der ˈpän-dər  pondered; pondering ˈpän-d(ə-)riŋ  Synonyms of ponder transitive verb 1: to weigh in the mind: to APPRAISE – to ponder their chances of success 2: to think about: to reflect on – to ponder the events of the day intransitive verb : to think or consider … Continue reading →

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The Word – Senseless

Posted on May 17, 2023 by B. James Wilson

The Word: senseless adjective sense·​less ˈsen(t)s-ləs  : destitute of, deficient in, or contrary to sense: such as   a: UNCONSCIOUS – knocked senseless   b: FOOLISH, STUPID – “Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?” Psalms 94:8 “The fear … Continue reading →

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