The word glory is not often used in casual conversation, but when it is, it carries the connotation of, something that is above and beyond the ordinary, something superior, outstanding, noble, illustrious, acclaimed or distinguished. It is often used to describe notable achievements that are heroic or particularly honorable. For example, “…to fight and die…
Empowerment can either be given or is taken and both can be in operation at the same time. Power that is given is most often bestowed upon a certain person or group by a higher power. For example, in a democracy the people have the power to vote to allow a certain person or group…
The story of Nicodemus in the Bible, is one that illustrates the fact that there are different kinds of strength and weakness and sometimes, when we think we are strong, we are actually most vulnerable because we might be relying on the wrong kind of strength. Nicodemus was a devoutly religious man. He was well…
British publisher Ernest Benn (1875-1954) said, “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” His assessment still seems quite accurate all these years later. The Week, 5/24/24, p.17. Almost all politicians are prone to make promises, saying that if you elect me,…
Entertainment can be the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment as in sitting in front of the TV to be entertained. It can also be an event, performance, or activity designed to entertain others such as a theatrical performance. Sometimes it is the action of receiving a guest or guests and providing…
In 1952, John Steinbeck released one of his classic novels, East of Eden. In 1955, East of Eden hit the big screen starring James Dean as the lead as Cal Trask. The central theme of the book and movie is the personal struggle between good and evil–not just in the world but in the human…
According to Wikipedia, the word “charity” can refer to a charitable organization which is “an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and spreading social well-being.” The legal definition of a charitable organization varies between countries and in some instances regions of the country.” In the USA a charitable organization is often defined as having a…
Ohio State’s football team defended their status as the 2025 national champions when they defeated the number 1-ranked Texas Longhorns to start the new season on August 30, 2025. To prepare his team for the year following their championship, coach Ryan Day had his team read, Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the…
Feeling and expressing thankfulness involves an emotional response to something positive that has happened or relief that something bad or difficult has passed. Other words for “thankful” include grateful, appreciative, and indebted. “Grateful” implies a strong, deep sense of appreciation, while “appreciative” emphasizes happiness about something good. “Indebted” suggests a feeling of owing someone for a favor,…
According to Wikipedia, negligence is a failure to act responsibly or reasonably to prevent foreseeable harm to others or one’s self, which can be an act or a failure to act. It often involves carelessness or a thoughtless failure to act when a reasonable person would have acted to protect others or himself or herself from…