Acceptance and Approval—two words that often get tangled together but carry very different meanings, especially in the life of a Christian who wants to love well without compromising truth. Definitions & Core Meanings Acceptance Root idea: To receive, welcome, or acknowledge the inherent worth of a person. Biblical resonance: Hospitality, compassion, recognition of shared humanity. Greek parallels: Proslambanō —…
Category: Word Study
Word Study: Edification
Every so often, I come across a word that makes me pause—sometimes because I don’t fully understand it, sometimes because I’ve heard it so often that its meaning has become blurry, and sometimes simply because I’m curious about where it came from and what it truly carries beneath the surface. When that happens, I like…
February Reading Plan: The Six Loves of Scripture
My affection for February—and for all things hearts—goes all the way back to first grade. Mrs. Merando, my teacher, visited my Sunbeam troop and taught us how to cross-stitch a little heart. We turned those stitched hearts into Valentine’s Day cards, and something about that simple act made the month feel special to me ever…
Word Study: Profound
Profound is a word rooted in depth—literally and figuratively. Originating from Latin profundus, meaning “deep” or “bottomless,” it has evolved to describe intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intensity. Synonyms include deep, intense, thoughtful, insightful, and significant. Its journey into English reveals how language captures both literal depth and figurative intensity. Etymological Roots: “Profound” Latin origin: The word comes from…
7-Day Bible Reading: Profound
There are words in Scripture that don’t just inform us — they transform us. Profound is one of those words. It describes the depth of God’s love, the mystery of His wisdom, and the way His truth reaches into the hidden places of our lives. When something is profound, it doesn’t sit on the surface….
My Word of the Year
My Word of the Year for 2026: “Profound” I need to confess I am not a big “word of the year” person. I also need to confess: I did not choose the word “profound.” It chose me. And honestly… at first, it annoyed me. You know how people pick their “word of the year” with this…