THE WORD OF THE WEEK - WOW - PRESENTED BY EXHORTATION MINISTRIES

Send us Fan Mail Definition:  look at or observe attentively over a period of time: exercise care, caution, or restraint aboutA small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist: Scripture: Micah 7:7 "But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me." 1 Peter 5:8 " Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around li...

Send us Fan Mail Definition:  A devout petition to God or an object of worship. It is a spiritual communion with God as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession. Scripture:    Lamentation 3:22-24 - Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “ "The Lord is my port...

Send us Fan Mail   Definition:  1.  Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus celebrated on December 25. 2.  a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of Christian elements, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts where a mythical figure named Santa Claus plays the pivotal role. Scripture:    Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born...

Send us Fan Mail Definition:“the virtue of giving good things to others freely and abundantly.” Scripture:    Proverbs 11:24 - " One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want." Luke 6:38 - " Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the m...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: 1.  to receive (property, a right, title, etc) by succession or under a will  2. to succeed as heir  3.  to possess (a characteristic) through genetic transmission 4.  to receive (a position, attitude, property, etc) from a predecessor Scripture:    John 1:12:  "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: to destroy or expend by use; use up; to eat or drink up; devour. to destroy, to spend resources wastefully. Scripture: Genesis 1:28 (KJV)  "And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: A just valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; Accurate perception; true estimation Scripture: Romans 12:10 ESV   Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Philippians 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if t...

Send us Fan Mail Definition:  Intention is a mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future. Intention involves mental activities such as planning and forethought. Scripture:  Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV - "There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a h...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: Truth is knowledge, which is the reflection of what things are, which can be positive or negative, good or bad, right or wrong. Truth is not judgmental but factual. Scripture: John 14:6  KJV - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 1 Timothy 6:3-5 (ESV) If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not ag...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: T o express grief, pain, or discontent or to make a formal accusation or charge. Scripture:James 5:9 – “Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. The Judge is standing at the door and He is listening. Complaining is sinful to God and He will not tolerate sin in any circumstance. Through my re...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: lack of understanding; uncertainty:the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something:disorder; upheaval; tumult; chaos: Scripture:1 Corinthians 14:33 - " For God is not a God of confusion but of peace." James 3:16 - " For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice." 1 John 4:1 ...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: a notable capacity, talent, or endowment. something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation. the act, right, or power of giving Scripture:1 Peter 4:10 " Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God." Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: Validation is recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile. Scripture: Romans 8:31    "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Zephaniah 3:17 "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no lo...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: 1. return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength: 2.  find or regain possession of something stolen or lost:  3. remove or extract an energy source or industrial chemical for use, reuse, or waste treatment: Scripture: Luke 4: 18-19:   " The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim re...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: One who has the ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding. Scripture:1 Corinthians 3:18: “For what this world considers to be wisdom is nonsense in God's sight." James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him".Th...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: Not moving or making a sound:  deep silence and calm  Scripture:Psalm 46:10    “Be still, and know that I am God.  I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! 1 Samuel 12:16 "Now then, stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes!" Thought:   To hear the audible version of this, please  click here    ...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: To give over to someone, to give birth or to set free.  Scripture: Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. Isaiah 61:3 To grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that th...

Send us Fan Mail Definition:  A response is a reaction to a question, experience, or some other type of stimulus. Scripture: Romans 12:16-20   Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as d...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: strict observance of promises, duties, loyalty ; conjugal faithfulness; adherence to fact or detail; the degree of accuracy with which sound or images are recorded or reproduced. Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10   Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old nature with its practices, and have clothed yourselves with the new nature, which is being renewed i...

Send us Fan Mail   Definition:  Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions. Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5  The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: Dangerously lacking in security or stability.  Subject to chance or unknown conditions.  Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises.  having insufficient, little, or no foundation: Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4 : “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they w...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: 1 : moderation in action, thought, or feeling : restraint or self-control. 2a : habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions. Scripture:  Romans 7:21–23  So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand.  For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being,  but I see in my members another law waging war against the la...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: MORALLY EXCELLENT; RIGHTEOUS  (Living a life conducted by the principles of morality that includes the virtues of humility, charity, chastity,  gratitude,  temperance, patience, and  diligence .) Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-5   His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and ex...

Send us Fan Mail Definition: Prayer is an act that seeks to activate a rapport with God through deliberate communication.  Scripture: Phillippians 4:6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to pl...

Send us Fan Mail Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong . It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9   "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the mor...