The wind beneath your wings

Weโ€™ve all heard the phrase โ€œYou are the wind beneath my wings,โ€ a metaphor expressing gratitude toward someone whose support has enabled us to succeed, flourish, or achieve greatness in life. A bird or aircraft is able to defy gravity because air moving beneath its wings generates lift. The phrase came to fame through the song Wind …

What’s in a benediction?

At the close of many services of worship, a leader stands and, often with one hand raised, palm facing the congregation, he or she speaks words of โ€œbenediction.โ€ Whatโ€™s in a benediction, and why are they important? The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious …