Dictionary: Face
Synonyms: countenance, physiognomy, profile, features, expression, facial expression, look, appearance, air, manner, bearing, guise, cast, aspect, impression, grimace, scowl, wry face, wince, frown, glower, smirk, pout, moue, side, flank, vertical, surface, plane, facet, wall, elevation, dial, display, (outward) appearance, nature, image, front, show, act, false front, facade, exterior, mask, masquerade, pretence, charade, pose, illusion, smokescreen, veneer, camouflage, respect, honour, esteem, regard, admiration, approbation, acclaim, approval, favour, appreciation, popularity, estimation, veneration, awe, reverence, deference, recognition, prestige, standing, status, dignity, glory, kudos, cachet, effrontery, audacity, nerve, gall, brazenness, brashness, shamelessness, look out on, front on to, look towards, be facing, have/afford/command a view of, look over/across, open out over, look on to, overlook, give on to, give over, be opposite (to), accept, come to accept, become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, reach an acceptance (of), get used to, become accustomed to, adjust to, accommodate oneself to, acclimatize oneself to, be confronted by, be faced with, encounter, experience, come into contact with, run into, come across, meet, come up against, be forced to contend with, beset, worry, distress, cause trouble to, trouble, bother, confront, burden, brave, face up to, meet head-on, dare, defy, oppose, resist, withstand, cover, clad, skin, overlay, dress, pave, put a facing on, laminate, inlay, plate, coat, line
Antonyms: dodge, fear, back, give way, back down, dodge, avoid, throw in the towel, withdraw, cave in, retreat, succumb to, lay down one's arms, throw in the sponge, defer, submit, escape, bashfulness, shun, evade, elude
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Leonard Sweet
... envy” and “selfish ambition” (“eritheia”) are, by James’ definition “not wise.” The bitterness and strife (“eris”) brought into the faith community by such attitudes demonstrate their lack of wisdom. Those who “boast” about their own wisdom while displaying such attitudes are promoting a false truth, a wrong example of wisdom. That wrong-headed proclamation, James continues, is not “from above.” It is not heavenly-gifted wisdom from God, but rather is “earthly.” And even more ...
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Leonard Sweet
... envy” and “selfish ambition” (“eritheia”) are, by James’ definition “not wise.” The bitterness and strife (“eris”) brought into the faith community by such attitudes demonstrate their lack of wisdom. Those who “boast” about their own wisdom while displaying such attitudes are promoting a false truth, a wrong example of wisdom. That wrong-headed proclamation, James continues, is not “from above.” It is not heavenly-gifted wisdom from God, but rather is “earthly.” And even more ...
953. Proper 24
Genesis 32:22-32, Psalm 119:97-104, Jeremiah 31-27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:14--4:5
Bulletin Aid
Julia Ross Strope
... Fire —we think we are more sentient than other creatures yet we malign the soil and the air with toxic substances. We think we deserve a feather in our caps for our ingenious inventions yet people in our cities are hungry and cold; our televisions display affluence yet there are not enough jobs in our towns to sustain our citizens with minimal skills nor to enable immigrants to begin a new, productive life. Let our hearts and minds imagine and develop other options of coexistence. God of Peace — when we ...
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Richard Gribble
... his journey, however, he gave each one a small gift, one single grain of rice. Then, after hugging and kissing his daughters, he set off on his journey. Each of the daughters used the gift in different ways. The eldest thought the gift was special and wanted to display it. She went to her room, tied a long, golden thread around the grain of rice and placed it in a beautiful crystal box on her bureau. She could see it each day and it reminded her of her father, the king. The second daughter also believed the ...
955. Living in Chains
2 Timothy 2:8-13
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Scott Suskovic
... even more controversy until finally the townspeople confronted Edwards and asked him to either confirm or deny the charges. Edwards still refused to comment saying that he would rather trust God to vindicate him than to rely on his own eloquence in defense. Edwards displayed the same kind of peace and patience that Paul had while living in chains. While many of us would have sought revenge or at least cried out, "I can't get no satisfaction!" Edwards echoed the patience and peace of Paul when taking the ...
956. Don't Mess with Texans
Humor Illustration
... Okay, but do not go in that field over there," as he points out the location. The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, "Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me." Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the rancher. "See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... on any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand? " The rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his ...
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Derl G. Keefer
... is caught in the middle of Sri Lanka's civil war. More than 150,000 have fled the area, and most resettle elsewhere. It is difficult to know how to share God's love and his glory with those left behind. How does God display his glory and radiance in the middle of such utter horror and downright despair?[2] * Through people who care — Christians who will carry out programs of compassion ... nutritional, educational, agricul­tural, and spiritual. * Through people who share — they share the promise of God ...
958. Anatomy Of A Testimony
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
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David J. Kalas
... afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me" (vv. 5-10). This is ...
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Leonard Sweet
... another piece of “provenance” for the story of Jesus’ birth. He gives us details about who was who. He even “names names” about those who were in power, those who were in charge — nationally, regionally, religiously. Luke authenticates the details and displays the relationships that made up the religious and political environment into which John the Baptist came preaching, into which Jesus came to challenge and change the status quo. It is not a pretty picture. But, thanks to Luke, it is precise ...
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King Duncan
... sun glinting on metal and gold. Sounds: the marching of feet, the creaking of leather, the clinking of bridles, the beating of drums. The swirling of dust. The eyes of the silent onlookers, some curious, some awed, some resentful.” Pilate’s procession displayed not only imperial power, but also Roman imperial theology. According to this theology, the emperor was not simply the ruler of Rome, but the Son of God. This pagan heresy began with the greatest of the emperors, Augustus, who ruled Rome a couple ...
961. Two Sinners
Luke 7:36-50
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King Duncan
... , to show acceptance and to epitomize the Christmas spirit. But just before he and his layman left this home, the layman showed how he really felt about this family by walking over to the television set and drawing his finger across the top of that set and displaying to all in the home the layer of dust that was on his finger. Then he shook his head somberly in disapproval. The young pastor wanted to sink through the floor. All the good intentions he had for showing the grace of Jesus Christ was completely ...
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Leonard Sweet
... ostrich embossed leather goods are a good investment. But the whole “head in the sand” thing? Forget it. Ostrich’s eggs adorn many an Eastern Orthodox church. Some are painted in great detail and hang as art. Others are hinged and split open to display tiny panoramas of biblical stories. Others are drilled out as glowing lights to adorn churches, or are integrated as lighting fixtures which hang from the ceiling (as the ones in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity). Whether they are used as lights or ...
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... , persecution, and even martyrdom do so with the faith that they shall obtain a “better resurrection.” It is this “better resurrection” that is now possible because the long-awaited promise has been fulfilled. Despite all the faithfulness displayed by individuals throughout Israel’s long history, not one of those faithful fully received “what was promised” because the Messiah had not yet come. The game-changing sacrifice of Christ, the gift of salvation, makes possible the “better ...
964. Lean on the Cloud
Hebrews 11:1-40
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Leonard Sweet
... , persecution, and even martyrdom do so with the faith that they shall obtain a “better resurrection.” It is this “better resurrection” that is now possible because the long-awaited promise has been fulfilled. Despite all the faithfulness displayed by individuals throughout Israel’s long history, not one of those faithful fully received “what was promised” because the Messiah had not yet come. The game-changing sacrifice of Christ, the gift of salvation, makes possible the “better ...
965. Your Home Page
Hebrews 13:1-25
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Leonard Sweet
... both actions and attitudes that will identify them as disciples. Although none of these mandates are absolutely unique to the Christian faith, as similar exhortations are found in both Hellenistic and Jewish first-century writings, the impetus for displaying these virtues rests firmly on a single foundation — Jesus Christ, who is “the same yesterday and today and forever” (v.8). First on this author’s list is a call for the continuation of “mutual” or “brotherly” love. “Philadelphia ...
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... both actions and attitudes that will identify them as disciples. Although none of these mandates are absolutely unique to the Christian faith, as similar exhortations are found in both Hellenistic and Jewish first-century writings, the impetus for displaying these virtues rests firmly on a single foundation — Jesus Christ, who is “the same yesterday and today and forever” (v.8). First on this author’s list is a call for the continuation of “mutual” or “brotherly” love. “Philadelphia ...
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Timothy J. Smith
... was hard work and far from the adventure he thought it would be. It was hard, backbreaking labor. One day he was digging a trench for a sewer line that he claimed was no small task in a world of frozen tundra. An Eskimo man whose face and hands displayed the leathery toughness of many winters watched him as he dug. “You are digging a ditch to the glory of God,” he told the young man. Richard knew he said it to encourage him; he has never forgotten this man’s words. “Beyond my Eskimo friend no human ...
968. When God Tests Us
Exodus 32:1-33:6
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Argile Smith
... crafting a deity that would give them a measure of comfort. They had grown accustomed to the Egyptian idols that they could see and touch. Aaron told them the cost for that kind of god would be high, but they didn’t mind paying it. Desperate, they displayed nothing less than blind allegiance to the hope that Aaron could craft a god for them to worship. They ripped the gold jewelry from their bodies and their clothing so Aaron could boil it down into a deity. They decided that their healthy appetite for a ...
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King Duncan
... man approached the famous 19th-century poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The old man showed Rossetti some paintings. He asked, “What do you think, Mr. Rossetti?” Rossetti studied them. After the first few, Rossetti knew the paintings were worthless; they did not display the least hint of artistic talent. But Rossetti was a kind man, and he told the elderly man as gently as possible that the pictures showed little talent. He was sorry, but he could not lie to the man. The visitor was disappointed ...
970. Wake Up!
Romans 13:8-14
Sermon
King Duncan
Someone has said, “You know it’s going to be a bad day when your horoscope starts with . . . ‘Are you sitting down?’” You know it’s going to be a bad day when you turn on the news and they are displaying emergency routes out of the city. You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up in a hospital in traction and your insurance agent tells you that your accident policy covers falling off the roof, but not hitting the ground. We might add one more: ...
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King Duncan
... ? “Everything,” he said, “is full of wonder till we are used to it, and resurrection owes the incredible portion of its marvel to our never having come across it in our observation that is all. After the resurrection we shall regard it as a divine display of power as familiar to us as creation and providence now are.” (3) Spurgeon’s language is archaic, but his rational is right on target. Of course living more than a hundred years ago he definitely would not believe in some of the marvels we ...
Sermon
Tony Everett
... heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). In other words, don’t rely on first impressions. What you see on the outside does not always indicate what is on the inside of a person. We’ve all heard phrases that describe folks whose outward appearance displays competence and confidence, but upon closer examination demonstrate uselessness and instability. Some that come to mind include the following: “Her porch light is on but nobody is at home.” “His elevator doesn’t make it to the top floor.” You might know a ...
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King Duncan
... . Maybe his mother contracted a disease while he was in the womb. All we know for sure is that it wasn’t the result of anyone’s sin. Jesus said, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him . . .” Jesus was not interested in how the man became blind. Even if it had been the direct result of some sin, it wouldn’t have mattered. John tells us clearly that the Master didn’t come into the world “to condemn the world, but that the ...
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King Duncan
... thing we need to see. “He was pierced for our transgressions,” wrote Isaiah, “he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (53:5). He knew exactly what he was doing. He was displaying for all the world to see the evil that resides in humanity. The innocent Son of God, who never hurt anyone, whose every action was guided by love and compassion for the least and the lowest, this innocent Son of God hangs there on a tree with ...
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Leonard Sweet
... an on-fire active followership committed to doing something, not just being a believer. Pentecost is a celebration of “great balls of fire.” It is the time when we should all merely “flick our Bic.” But Pentecost is not about just some huge fireworks display that is over in fifteen minutes either. For Jesus’ disciples, from the first century to the twenty first century, Pentecost is a heavenly light show directed to the places where we live. The light that we hold in our hearts and souls and the ...
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