Have you ever heard a person refer to someone as not having a backbone? Chances are they did not mean so literally but figuratively (for it is typical that humans have a spine). One who is deemed a coward is … Read More
Perhaps you have heard the expression, “shouldering responsibility.” Being responsible (in this sense) simply means “to do what is your duty” or “to fulfill that which is your obligation.” Sometimes, due to neglect or laziness, a person throws off the … Read More
Of all the parts of the human body, perhaps none is more unique than the mouth. With it we consume food and drink for the body’s nourishment and survival, and with it we verbally communicate the thoughts of the mind. … Read More
As with the eyes, the Bible speaks of the ears in both a physical and a figurative sense. I’m sure we are familiar with the concept of literal/physical hearing (even so, there is a difference between hearing of a sound … Read More
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the term “mind” is defined as “the human consciousness that originates in the brain and is manifested especially in thought, perception, emotion, will, memory, and imagination; the faculty of thinking, reasoning, and applying knowledge.” … Read More