Category: Word of the Week

Inspect: look at someone or something closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings; examine someone or something to ensure they reach an official standard When in prayer about what the Word of the Week should be, I received this word: inspect.  Before this word came to mind, I’d been suggesting things

Dedication: the devotion of time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or purpose In the Old Testament times, before Jesus came and died for our sins, anyone wishing to find atonement for their sins had to offer up a sacrifice.  They were instructed to take an animal that was perfect — one of the

Joy: a good feeling in the soul, produced by the Holy Spirit, as He causes us to see the beauty of Christ in the word and in the world; the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright,

Relief: a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress; the alleviation of pain, discomfort, or distress.  Lately, I’ve heard the word “relief” tossed around a lot. We hear about all kinds of Coronavirus Relief bills, packages, etc. But where’s our relief? The world has been in a state of perpetual fear

Obedience: to trust a leader with a willingness to obey; to hear God’s Word and act accordingly. I used to hate the word obedience. It seems like a word that a parent uses about a child, or a term you apply to a dog. It never seemed like a word I’d want to seriously apply

Refresh: give new strength or energy to; refill Life is hard sometimes. It can feel like a game of Whack-a-Mole, where everytime we start to improve, every time we finally come up for air, we get knocked over the head and pushed back down.  Sometimes our hammer is grief. Sometimes the whack comes from depression

Peace: freedom from disturbance, tranquility (the quality or state of being calm); knowing that the Lord of the universe is by your side and resting in that. I used to love Black Friday. I thought the chaos of people running for gifts, arguing over items, and crowding stores was funny. But I wouldn’t want to

Don’t grow weary in the waiting. Instead, wait with anticipation! Anticipation: waiting eagerly for something; excitement; to look ahead and prepare for; an expectation; anticipating with confidence of fulfillment. Waiting is often seen as such a terrible word.  We groan when we have to wait in line in the drive-thru. We despair at the thought

Ever notice how powerful our words are? If someone compliments you about your work or your appearance, it makes you feel really good right? It might give your confidence a needed boost or make you feel happy or content. However, on the flip side, when someone criticizes us or makes a negative or hurtful comment