Younger voices take the lead! Curious kid investigators start us off exploring the medieval origins of XOXO, the surprising “all correct” joke that gave us OK, and the linguistic evolution of words like terrific and vintage. From defining physical...
The expression “not one iota” means not one bit. Martha explains that it goes back to ancient Greek, and explains its connection to the Sermon on the Mount. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Not One Iota” Hello, you have A Way with...
prosperity gospel n.— «Most practice what is known as the “prosperity gospel,” promoting the idea that God will grant financial wealth to faithful followers. Grassley said some of the ministries have complained that their freedom of religion is...
witness-mark
n.— «“To the poor is the gospel preached.” They are interwove with the witness-mark of Christianity.» —by Richard Winter Hamilton Sermons (Leeds) , 1846. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
lining out n.— «Though from central Scotland, the band have used Gaelic in their name (Dubh means black). This is a link to the claims of the similarities between Gaelic psalms and pre-blues gospel and spiritual music of black American culture...
abandon-minium n.— «These women would for the most part end up sleeping in their cars or what they would refer to as “Abandon-miniums” (abandoned homes).» —“Bethlehem House Founder Deborah L. Foster” by Hattie Robinson Everyday Gospel Magazine Nov...
