Wednesday: Step Right Up
Can you hear the circus cryer exclaiming “step right up, ladies and gentleman, to see the greatest show on earth!”? To step right up or to step it up is to meet a challenge — to take a risk, to move forward with a sense of curiosity or bravery.
Reflection: What would be the “greatest show on earth” right now? Let your imagination create a world you’d like to step into and step right up for.
Tuesday: Up In Arms This phrase is one we use to describe that which makes us angry. It originated in the 16th century about…
Monday: Up Front Honesty is the best policy. Being “up front” is usually about honesty and transparency. Not being up front with someone can…
Saturday: Fess Up “Confession is good for the soul.” In fact, the phrase “fess up” is a shortened version of “confess,” originating in the…
Friday: Shape Up If no one has ever said “shape up” to you, count yourself among the few. Expectations abound for what “shape” our…
Take Up Jesus’ disciples tried to do a little damage-control PR, but Jesus wasn’t having any of it. Life is hard, not fair…
Tuesday: Up For Grabs Uncertainty is a part of life. When something is “up for grabs” it means that it is so uncertain…