MORE MEANINGS BEHIND 4 COMMON SAYINGS (NEW)

Here's some fun for the day……..

TRIVIA:  

The city of El Paso is located on what river?

BRAIN TEASER:

If you roll snake eyes with the same pair of dice eight times in a row, what is the chance of rolling snake eyes on your ninth roll?

JOKE:

Q:  What is the best hand to write with?

A:  Neither.  It's best to write with a pen or pencil.

STEVEN WRIGHT QUOTE:

"I've been doing a lot of abstract painting lately.  Extremely abstract.  No brush, no canvas. I just think about it."

COMIC FUN:

TRICIA'S TWEET OF THE DAY:
The more we read and listen to God's Word, the more revelation we will receive to understand it.

MEANINGS BEHIND COMMON SAYINGS

1. GOOSE BUMPS

Geese were important in the life of medieval Britain.  They were so important that goose herds spent their lives tending flocks.  Many owners plucked their geese five times a year, leaving them totally naked until the new feathers appeared.   When cold air hit, tiny muscles just under the skin would contract and create patterns of pimples.

Small and transient bumps on the human skin are so much like those of a plucked fowl that they became known as goose bumps ( or goose pimples)

This is not to be confused with getting juice bumps.   That is when you fall into the orange juice section at the grocery and hit your head on the glass.



2. UNDERDOG

Settlers who were pioneers on the American frontier were usually ready for a brawl.  Many enjoyed fighting among themselves.

Dogfighting has one significant factor in common with wrestling by humans.  In both cases, it is a decided disadvantage to be on the bottom.  That was the case in a backwoods dog-fight.   When one animal got the other down and started for its throat, a bystander had to intervene in order to save the life of the dog underneath. 

Regular references to losses by canines on the bottom caused their title to be bestowed on any contestant judged likely to be at a disadvantage in the struggle.

This is not to be confused with Underdog the animated canine hero from the 1960's who spoke in rhyme and dealt with villains such as Simon Bar Sinister and Riff Raff.  "Never fear!  Underdog is here!"

3. KNOCK ON WOOD

It's a common practice to knock on wood with knuckles in order to ward off trouble or seek good fortune.  This is almost always followed with the person saying 'knock on wood'.   There are different ideas on the root of this saying.

One school of thought is that knocking on wood turns a person's thoughts to the wooden cross on which Jesus was crucified.

Another idea is that it goes back to the child's game of tag where trees afford sanctuary.   Once you tag a tree you are momentarily free from capture.  

Ok, so now I'm singing the disco classic "Knock On Wood" in my head.  "Think I'm gonna knock, knock, knock on wood…..clap, clap, clap…."  (Now you're singing the disco song too!)





4. DERBY

Anytime you see the Kentucky Derby or visit Hollywood's Brown Derby restaurant you pay homage to the Earl of Derby.

Edward Stanley, twelfth English nobleman to bear the title, had the bluest of blue blood, claiming descent form William the Conquerer.   A confirmed devotee of the racetrack, he launched a set of races for three-year-olds at Epsom Downs.

Male toffs, or swells, for whom the annual derby was the highlight of the year, typically wore bowler hats to the races.   Americans adapted the horse race and the hat & named both for the earl.  

Little known fact.  There was an Early of Furby.  He was kind of furry and looked like and owl mixed with a hamster.   He utter nonsensical sayings.   Years later toys would be named for him.

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TRIVIA ANSWER:

The Rio Grande

BRAIN RIDDLE ANSWER:
Pretty good.   The dice are obviously loaded


Until next time………..

MORE EVERYDAY SAYINGS THAT COME FROM THE BIBLE

Here's some fun for the day……..

TRIVIA:
What two colors are most often confused by people who are color blind?


BRAIN RIDDLE:
What stinks while living but in death smells good?


JOKE:  
Q:  What do you get if you cross an insect with the Easter rabbit?
A:  Bugs Bunny



QUESTION TO PONDER:
If a book about failure doesn't sell is it a success?



COMIC FUN:

TRICIA'S TWEET OF THE DAY:
It's tempting to get caught up in a problem, to start stressing & worrying.  When we do that, we magnify the problem over the Problem-Solver.

5 EVERYDAY PHRASES THAT COME FROM THE BIBLE

1.  BY THE SWEAT OF YOUR BROW

This is a saying used to convey that someone has earned their keep or way through hard work or manuel labor.


This can be found in Genesis 3: 19

“You will eat bread by the sweat of your brow until you return to the ground, since you were taken from it.  For you are dust, and you will return to dust.”


This is not to be confused with the 3 pigs saying of 'by the hair of your chinny chin chin.'   Reading this verse I feel much better about the dust I see in our house all the time.   It's just little pieces of me hanging on the coffee table and such.    Maybe I should put the Pledge away and just enjoy it. Then again…..maybe not.


2.  MAN AFTER YOUR OWN HEART

If you say this about someone it means they are a person with similar tastes and preferences to you


This can be found in 1 Samuel 13:14

"But now your kingdom must end, for the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart. The Lord has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.”

Sometimes at Kroger Supermarket I run into a chick after my own cart, but this is not the same thing.

3.  OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES

This saying refers to how often insightful and remarkable wisdom can be spoken by children.

This can be found in Psalm 8:2

"Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, because of Your enemies, that You may silence the enemy and the avenger."

This saying is not to be confused with what comes out of the mouth of babes onto your clothing when you burp them.

4.  CAST YOUR PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

This phrase is usually in the negative form as in 'don't cast your pearls before swine' as it don't offer something of quality to someone who isn't cultured enough to appreciate it or similarly, don't waste something good on someone who isn't worth it.  

This comes from Matthew 7:6     

“Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.    


I usually prefer my swine fried with a side of eggs and toast.

5.  IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE

This saying refers to something that happens very quickly

This comes from 1 Corinthians 15:52

 'In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. "

All of my silliness aside, this is an exciting verse from the Bible in that it is about the Rapture and our transformed bodies.  Scripture tells us that we will be given new bodies when Christ returns.  New bodies for our new eternal life.   Death has been defeated and we have hope beyond the grave.  That my friends…..is pretty awesome.

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TRIVIA ANSWER:

Red & Green

BRAIN RIDDLE ANSWER:

a pig


Until next time…….

5 EVERYDAY SAYINGS THAT COME FROM THE BIBLE (PART 2)

Here's some fun for the day..........

TRIVIA: (Answer at bottom)
What South American city does an 82 foot statue of Jesus overlook?

BRAIN TEASER:
I can run but not walk.  What am I?

JOKE:
Q:  Why does a moon-rock taste better than an Earth-rock?
A:  Because it's a little meteor.  

QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Is there another word for synonym?

COMIC FUN:

TRICIA'S TWEET OF THE DAY:
When others view your life, do they see something different in your speech, actions and choices that would lead them to God?

5 EVERYDAY SAYINGS THAT COME FROM THE BIBLE

1. A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING

This is a saying that is used to convey when someone is playing a role contrary to their true character.   One with whom contact is dangerous

This can be found in Matthew 7:15

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves."

I've run across people like this before.   Love the verse and the warning.  Pretty cool.

This saying is not to be confused with a 'wolf in grandma's clothing'.   That's Little Red Riding Hood saying.    The sad part of that story is that Red Riding Hood didn't catch on right away.   Sort of lets you in on what a beauty grandma was.


2.   BY THE SKIN OF YOUR TEETH

This saying is used to describe a situation someone barely manages to escape from.   A narrow escape from disaster.

This can be found in Job 19:20

"I am nothing but skin and bones;  I have escaped only by the skin of my teeth"

Interesting to me that Job says this.   There must be an origin even before him.   

Note:   If you have skin on your teeth it's past time to brush.  Grab some Crest for crying out loud.


3.   AT THEIR WITS' END

(picture I took of myself a few mornings ago)

This phrase is used when someone is at the limit of their mental resources.   At a loss of what to do and typically ties in with frustration.

This can be found in Psalms 107:27

"They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits' end."

I don't have a lot of wits about me anymore, but what little I have, I can be at the end of them from time to time.     Ah......to you be young again and at my wits beginning.


4.  A FLY IN THE OINTMENT

(flies are too ugly, so this is ointment sans flies)

This phrase is used when someone or something spoils a situation that could have been successful or pleasant.   



This can be found in Ecclesiastes 10:1

"Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and humor."

A fly in your ointment is not to be confused with a fly in your soup.   The latter leads to some jokes:

Customer:  Waiter, there's a fly in my soup
Waiter: Calm down, don't you see there's a spider on your spoon?

Customer:  Waiter, there's a dead fly in my soup.
Waiter:  Yes, I know, it never learned to swim.

Customer:  Waiter, there's a dead fly in my soup.
Waiter:  What about it?  I'm a waiter not a vet.

Customer:  Waiter, there's a frog in my soup.
Waiter:  What can I say, we were all out of flies. 



5.  MY CUP RUNNETH OVER

This phrase means that you have more than enough for your needs.  

This can be found in Psalms 23: 5

"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:  thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." 

The 'cup runneth over' verbiage comes from the King James Version of the Bible.  Many of the other versions word it as 'my cup overflows with blessings'.    Something I try to remind myself of everyday, even in the midst of turmoil and problems.   When I start to get a little down or overwhelmed, if I just stop right there and thank God for 5 specific blessings in my life, it's amazing how much better I start to feel.   



TRIVIA ANSWER:
Rio de Janeiro

BRAIN TEASER ANSWER
a nose

I'll end this post with Psalms 23 (The New Living Translation)  I like this translation because it makes me 'see' it better.  I memorized the King James Version, and it's very pretty, but sometimes when I memorize something I begin to lose the meaning.  It is a very comforting passage and good to read in many translations.


The Lord is my Shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
He leads me beside peaceful streams. 
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths, 
bringing honor to His name.
Even when I walk through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies.
Your honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

All I can say to that is Amen.


Until next time............

5 EVERYDAY SAYINGS/PHRASES THAT COME FROM THE BIBLE

Here's some fun for the day..........

TRIVIA:  (Answer below)
What is the oldest and most numerous class of animals?

PHRASE FUN:   What word or phrase is represented by the following?


H20 Autumn

JOKE:
Q:  What did the hungry Dalmatian say after his meal?
A:  That hit the spot.

QUESTION FOR THE DAY:
Why is the U.S. Department of Interior in charge of everything outdoors instead of indoors?




COMIC FUN:

TRICIA'S TWEET OF THE DAY:
God is never in a hurry, but He is always on time.   

EVERYDAY SAYINGS THAT ORIGINATED FROM THE BIBLE

Today I thought I'd take a look at a few sayings that originated in the Bible that have become part of our everyday conversations.   Bible believers and non Believers alike use these phrases quite often.   Many of us may not realize that these sayings are derived from the Bible.   Let's take a look at some of the phrases and what part of the Bible they are from:

1.  "CAN A LEOPARD CHANGE ITS SPOTS?"

This is something we say which means that a person's character, especially if it is bad, will not change even though they act like it has.

This can be found in Jeremiah 13:23

"Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots?  Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil."

I'll assume that this also means a zebra can't change its stripes, a frog its warts, a giraffe its patches.....you get the gist....

2.  "A DROP IN A BUCKET"

This saying refers to a small amount of something.    A small proportion.

This can be found in Isaiah 40: 15

"Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the Islands as though they were fine dust."

I haven't found a verse yet that specifically mentions kicking the bucket, but I'll keep looking.

3.  "NO REST FOR THE WICKED"

So obviously the pooch in this picture is not wicked since she is resting.  She's my dog Maddie and rests all the time, so she's the opposite of wicked.    

This saying is often said when someone is wanting to rest but must continue doing their work or activity even though they'd like to stop.

This saying comes from Isaiah 57: 20

"But the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud."

OK, so now I'm curious.   Does this mean that the entire cast of the Broadway musical "Wicked" can't ever sleep?

4.  "CAST THE FIRST STONE"

I think most people that speak this phrase realize it's from the Bible.   Casting the first stone in the land of phrases means to offer up the first criticism  or be the first to attack.   

The saying comes from the story of a woman caught in a sin who was about to be stoned.   Jesus spoke the following words and the people left without stoning the woman.    The saying can be found in John 8:7

"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."


I'll look for verses on passing a stone, but I don't think there are any.


5.  "THE PATIENCE OF JOB"

I think this is another phrase that most people realize is from the Bible.    Someone that has the patience of Job has lots of patience.    Job went through numerous ordeals and did not lose his faith in God.

The saying not only comes from the story and all that Job endured, but is also referred to in the Bible in James 5:11

"Behold, we count them happy which endure.   You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful."

I wonder why we don't pronounce our jobs (rhyme with lob) the same way as Job (rhyme with lobe).   Don't we all need patience for work?


There's a look at 5 everyday sayings that come from the Bible.   There's actually lots more and so we'll look at those in future posts.   The Bible is full of lots of sayings as well as lots of wisdom.   It's God's true Word after all.   Take a moment today to open it up and give it a read.

TRIVIA ANSWER:
Insects

PHRASE FUN:
Waterfall

Until next time.........