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Synonyms: touch, feel, sense of touch, tactile sense, tactility, contact, using one's hands, sensation, sense, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, notion, inkling, hunch, fancy, apprehension, presentiment, premonition, foreboding, love, care, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment, emotional state, compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, understanding, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tender-heartedness, brotherly love, sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, ego, pride, opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, estimation, guess, theory, hypothesis, thought, way of thinking, point of view, atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, mood, climate, character, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, flavour, colour, aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, skill, art, trick, faculty, ability, propensity, inclination, sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, soft-hearted, sympathetic, compassionate, empathetic, responsive, receptive, intuitive, thoughtful

Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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626. Before You Start Ripping Your Clothing

Joel 2:12-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... inclined in a real bind. “How shall we celebrate Valentines, dear? How about we go to an Ash Wednesday service where the pastor will read from the prophet Joel telling us to ‘rend your hearts and not your clothing?’” Does that put you in a romantic mood? It doesn’t sound that romantic to me. I can hear some of you men now. “Honey I’ve decided to treat you like royalty this Valentine’s Day. We’ll go to Burger King for lunch . . . and Dairy Queen for dessert . . . How’s that for ...

627. You Are God's Handiwork

Ephesians 2:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... truly is oxygen for the soul. Let me tell you about a service on the web that is designed to lift you up when you are down. It is called “Emergency compliment.com.” You can go there and see brief messages to feed your ego and boost your mood. Who wouldn’t like to be told things like “Your prom date still thinks about you all the time”? Or “You are someone’s ‘the one that got away.’” (1) You’ll find it there: “Emergency compliment.com.” The truth is that all of us need a little ...

628. Have You Ever Screwed Up?

John 20:1-18

Sermon

John Jamison

Have you ever screwed up? I mean, really, really screwed up? It may have been fully well-intentioned or not, but the simple fact is that you knew you screwed up and so did everyone else. If you have, then you may have a slight idea of what the mood was in that little group of people who walked down the road that morning. Only a few of them had actually been there to see what had happened on Friday; the rest had already run away or gone into hiding. As many times as those few told the story of ...

629. The Peace of Christmas

Philippians 4:4-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... a 10-minute special [which featured a 10% discount off of the already 25% discount], a woman grabbed a lace tablecloth from my hands. I looked her straight in the eye and grunted, ‘Mine!’ and yanked it back. I won. By 4 o’clock in the afternoon, my mood was belligerent.” At a mall restaurant Ms Norman met some friends and flagged down a server and said, “I need hot tea, now!” The lady snapped at her and said, “I’m not your server. Wait your turn.” She said, “Lady, I’ve been waiting my ...

630. A Remedy for Rejection

Luke 4:22-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed--only Naaman the Syrian.” The mood in the synagogue began to change. What’s he saying? He’s not going to perform miracles in Nazareth like he’s performed in other places? Why not? Is he saying that his theological views have taken him far beyond the small town attitudes that he was brought up ...

631. Good-Bye Mardi Gras, Hello Lent

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... Easter, begins today. Traditionally, Lent is marked by prayer, fasting, self-reflection, and repentance. Lent is sufficiently serious that some Christian calendars have installed a season to prepare for it. It is called Mardi Gras. Whereas Lent projects a somber, almost lugubrious mood with a theme of denial and self-discipline, Mardi Gras is just the opposite. It is a time for parades, parties, and dancing in the streets. The celebration called Mardi Gras is, of course, big in New Orleans, but I understand ...

632. The Devastating Influence of Faultfinding, Nay-Saying, and Nitpicking

John 12:1-8

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... physical and spiritual renewal of the dinner guests. Mary’s gesture was a magnanimous act of love and thanksgiving. In spite of the truth in Judas’ comment, what, when, and how he made his point belittled Mary’s thoughtful gesture and transformed the mood at the dinner. The fragrant scent of a sweet, sweet spirit was sucked out of the room and replaced by the stench of moldy blanket faultfinding. This is not the only time Jesus experienced a negative comment destroying a special moment. Consider an ...

633. What Will We Do When He Is Gone?

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... . In the next 24 hours, Jesus would be betrayed, arrested, stand trial, be convicted, and be sentenced to death by crucifixion. As was then common practice, there was no long appeal process. Within hours of his sentencing, Jesus was crucified and buried. The mood in that upper room was, to say the least, somber. Those closest followers of Jesus were filled with a profound sense of impending loss. Each person must have wondered “Oh, Jesus, how are we going to get along without you?” In the synoptic ...

634. Can We Really Love Our Enemies

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

Charles H. Bayer

... actions. As I have told people in counseling: It is often easier to act your way into a new set of feelings, than it is to feel your way into a new set of actions. If I am on the outs with someone and I wait until my opinion, my mood or my feelings change, chances are I will wait forever. The only hope of breaking the log-jam is if one of us, namely me, changes how I act. I may not be able to change my attitude unless I first change my behavior. That may be the only hope ...

635. Join in the Singing

Isaiah 35:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... It’s especially true at this time of year when we hear traditional Christmas songs around the clock. They’re so familiar, we don’t even have to think about them. For most of us there is at least one Christmas song that really puts us in the mood for the season. Our Bible passage today—Isaiah 35:1-10—is appropriate for the Christmas season because it’s about the songs of joy that the nation of Israel will be singing when God restores His people and brings Israelite captives and refugees home from ...

636. Grace Upon Grace

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... author Philip Yancey put it this way: I don’t even try. Jesus talked a lot about grace, but mainly through stories. I remember once getting stuck in Los Angeles traffic and arriving 58 minutes late at the Hertz rental desk. I walked up in kind of a bad mood, put the keys down and said, “How much do I owe?” The woman says, “Nothing. You’re all clear.” I said I was late and she smiled, “Yes, but there’s a one-hour grace period.” So I asked, “Oh really, what is grace?” And she said, “I ...

637. The Death of John the Baptist

Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 9:1-9

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to John’s death. Whereas a song such as a Hebrew dance such as “Clap Your Hands” with tambourine and lyre might be used for Salome’s dance. Hymns such as “By Water and Spirit” can underpin the baptismal theology. Additionally, sound effects and mood music may contribute to the dramatic rendering of the narrative. YouTube can be a powerful way to show small clips either of the narrative, of music, of dialogue, or of dancing. YouTubes are easy to create (at least for your kids) and easy to ...

638. Slow Burn

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... it. The idea is that any pollutants or contaminates in the air will bind to the salt, creating a cleaner, purified atmosphere. Health benefits of salt lamps are said to include clearing of allergies, easier breathing, easing of asthma, increased energy levels, and improved mood. Whether or not this is all true, salt has been used for thousands of years (since about 6,000 BCE) for seasoning, healing, preserving, and cooking –that is, it is used to heat the food. You all know that salt makes ice turn to ...

639. Lady of the House / The Practice of Joy

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... likely your neighbor will start smiling too! Remember that neighbor kid who never got in trouble, because every time his mother started to chastise him, he started to joke with her and make her laugh, and before you know it, she was in a whole other mood? Know that person who just always makes you smile for some reason, just because she’s always, always so pleasant and sweet? That’s social feedback. Singing may make me happy when I wasn’t (that’s neural feedback). But when I start singing, and you ...

640. Pilate's Ruse

Matthew 27:1-26 · Luke 22:66--23:25 · John 18:28-40; 19:1-16 · Mark 15:1-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... way of averting trouble, and of pleading innocent even as he sentenced Jesus to death. He had been approached by the High Priests in the early morning hours. They had a favor to ask. It was more a demand than an ask in fact. And he was in no mood. Jesus’ ended his time with his beloved disciples with a foot washing. Pilate ended his time with those annoying priests with a hand washing. That hand-washing ritual? What did it mean? We’ve seen it each year. We’ve talked about it many times. But what was ...

641. Formed by the Potter's Loving Hand

Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, John 8:48-59, John 9:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... course, we all know the power of scent. Even as well-developed as we are as human beings, we still have a keen sense of smell that provokes in us not just like or dislike of one scent or another. Smell stirs memory. Smell influences mood. So, when we approach someone and get an uncomfortable, unexplainable feeling….are we sensing something about that person’s emotions? That person’s spirit? Are we “smelling” danger? Perhaps we’ll never be sure if it’s the nose that knows or our intuitive skill ...

642. Almond Joy!

Numbers 17:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ourselves to become mere “sleepers” to the resurrection power of Jesus and to the ordeal He faced for us. Human beings hate to feel bad. We all know that right? We will do anything to feel good. Just look around in our world today. We drink. We take mood enhancing drugs. We engage in endless busy-ness, we shop ‘til we drop, we go from relationship to relationship, we pretend we’re happy when we’re not. We will do anything not to feel the sadness and pain of mourning or the mounting guilt and shame ...

643. It's Hard to Be an Atheist with Neighbors Like That

Matthew 9:35-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... woman with detachment. She decided to talk to Eileen, sing to her, she even brought her little gifts. On difficult days she was particularly kind to Eileen. Thanksgiving Day was one of those difficult days. The young nurse said to Eileen, “I was in a cruddy mood this morning, Eileen, because it was supposed to be my day off. But now that I’m here, I’m glad. I wouldn’t have wanted to miss seeing you on Thanksgiving. Do you know this is Thanksgiving?’ The telephone rang. The young nurse turned to ...

644. True Colors

John 14:15-31, Psalm 66:1-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... chameleon (the word means “ground lion”) is an unusual “old world” creature with independently movable eyes, a helmet head, and fused toes. It is known primarily though for its ability to change color on the rotation of a dime, according to its mood. The chameleon uses this ability to blend into its surroundings, to hide from predators, or to silently approach prey. We use the word chameleon in the English language also to indicate a person who is prone to change their opinions or behaviors simply ...

Books are the most mannerly of companions, accessible at all times, in all moods, frankly declaring the author's mind, without offense.

Amos Bronson Alcott

The most common objection that I hear to walking as exercise is that it's too easy, that only sweaty, strenuous activity offers real benefits. But there is abundant evidence that regular, brisk walking is associated with better health, including lower blood pressure, better moods and improved cholesterol ratios.

Andrew Weil

There are worlds of experience beyond the world of the aggressive man, beyond history, and beyond science. The moods and qualities of nature and the revelations of great art are equally difficult to define; we can grasp them only in the depths of our perceptive spirit.

Ansel Adams

Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods.

C. S. Lewis

To achieve the mood of a warrior is not a simple matter. It is a revolution. To regard the lion and the water rats and our fellow men as equals is a magnificent act of a warrior's spirit. It takes power to do that.

Carlos Castaneda

Form the habit of making decisions when your spirit is fresh . . . to let dark moods lead is like choosing cowards to command armies.

Charles Horton Cooley

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