Behold a Son

Written by Nancy R. Fenn


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1.Jacob (Hebrew) supplanter 2.Michael (Hebrew) gift from God 3.Joshua (Hebrew) god is salvation 4.Matthewv (Hebrew) gift of Jehovah 5.Ethan (Hebrew) strong 6.Joseph (Hebrew) may Jehovah give increase 7.Andrew (English and Scottish) manly and brave 8.Christopher (English) one who holds Christ in his heart 9.Daniel (Hebrew) God is my judge 10.Nicholas (Greek) named after Nike,repparttar goddess of victor

I wonder if someone really knew what these names meant if they would still use them.

Here arerepparttar 123473 most popular boys’ names in 1900 with their meanings. Again, ask yourself if you would consciously choose these qualities for your son.

1.John (Hebrew) Jehovah has been gracious 2.William (French and German) resolute protector 3.James (English) replace or supplant 4.George (Greek) farmer 5.Joseph (Hebrew) may Jehovah give increase 6.Charles (English, German and French) a man 7.Robert (English) famed, bright and shining, a favorite sincerepparttar 123474 Middle Ages 8.Frank (English) a free man 9.Edward (English) a guardian 10.Henry (English) rules his household

Inrepparttar 123475 2002 listrepparttar 123476 percentage of Hebrew names has increased from 30% to 70%. Many ofrepparttar 123477 Hebrew names are different kinds of blessings from God.

Here are some more warlike names we could do without:

1.Edgar (Teutonic) rich spear 2.Gerard (T) firm spear 3.Gerald (T) spear power 4.Harold (T) warrior power 5.Ivan (T) archer 6.William (T) helmet 7.Ichabod (Hebrew)repparttar 123478 glory is departed 8.Lewis, Louis (French) famous warrior 9.Marcus (Latin) of Mars 10.Oscar (English) bounding warrior 11.Owen (English) young warrior 12.Randolph, house wolf 13.Rudolf (T) wolf of fame 14.Roger (T) spear of fame 15.Tristan (T) mad face 16.Vincent (Latin) conquering 17.Victor (Latin) conqueror

Maybe we could replace them with names of good things, places and plants, like these:

1.Benedict (Latin) Sunday’s child 2.David and Benjamin (Hebrew) beloved 3.Albrecht (English) intelligent 4.Ehren (German) honorable 5.Wilfred (English) resolute peace 6.Edric, power and good fortune 7.Bashshar (Arabic) brings good news 8.Benen (Irish) kind 9.Stillman (English) quiet 10.Demario (Spanish) quiet

Or what about my favorite boy's name, Reuben, which means in Hebrew, "Behold a son."

Language is a powerful subconscious force in our lives. Let's do everything we can to bring peace. Now that you knowrepparttar 123479 meaning of names, would you consider choosing a boy's name that brings light and love ontorepparttar 123480 planet?

Nancy R. Fenn has been an astrologer and intuitive consultant in the San Diego for over 25 years. She enjoys working with creatives, intuitives and visionaries to help them discover their mission in life. Nancy's mission in life is to raise consciousness about introversion as a legitimate personality syle. Visit Nancy on the web at www.theintrovertzcoach.com


Courage Is A Gift

Written by Gerri D Smith


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There’s something inside each of us that fuels our motivation, our passion, and our reason to succeed. Keep encouraging yourself to takerepparttar necessary risks to refuel your confidence. Question your motives. Then search forrepparttar 123472 answer. Question any doubts you or others may have about your courage to succeed. You are what’s important.

Don’t let negative thoughts get inrepparttar 123473 way of your progress and your goals. Control your thoughts. Think about what’s important to you. When your thoughts are positive, they have a way of replenishing your courage. No matter how often unpleasant or difficult challenges get you down, don’t give in to negative thinking. Just pick yourself up and move on. Focus on what gives you your strength and uniqueness.

Remember: motivation, passion, and your reason to succeed in life, as well as in business, are essential requirements to reaching your goals. Live life in a constant state of awareness, with peaceful thoughts, a dash of forcefulness, and a good measure of faith and spirituality. You will then be exercising your gift of courage.

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Gerri D Smith is publisher and host of multiple Gateways to inspiration, motivation, and information for individuals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. Gerri’s internet business resource creates ways for you to unlockrepparttar 123474 doors to success and income. To help you reach more of your successful and financial goals, become one ofrepparttar 123475 exclusive subscribers to her Free Monthly Newsletter. For details, visit: http://www.distinctivebusinesswomen.comOr, send blank email with: “Subscribe to DBW’s Newsletter-9GO” in Subject Box to: gerri@distinctivebusinesswomen.com



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