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We all have our favorite words. We seem to carry with us a lexicon of words. As a writer, I feel challenged to get out of my word choice comfort zone. I’m always on the look out for new ways to use words. I am careful not to overuse a word. One word I feel gets overused is love.
I am not a royal wedding fangirl, but I did get up in time to see the full service start to finish on Saturday. As an American Episcopalian, I was proud that our Presiding Bishop was the preacher. As I listened to Bishop Curry, I wondered how many times he used the word love in his message. Curiosity led me to make a word web of the text to see how strong the word love would appear.
If you didn’t hear this message, you should take the time to listen to it. The text can be found here, but hearing it is much more powerful. We do need to hear the word love. We need to know love as the most important thing. We need to realize the redemptive power of love. We shouldn’t have to have a royal wedding to remind us of this, but I’m glad we did.
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I ‘love’ your post! :p I agree with over use of the word but truly enjoyed his message.
I actually listened to a short clip of Bishop Curry’s sermon and was very moved by it. The repetition of the word love was captivating in its simplicity and powerfulness.
Powerful word — love. Powerful message, and so awesome that the “whole world” heard it. Love is redemptive power. To think that we can “redeem” with love. Reminds me: “Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Thanks for sharing!
I guess Bishop Curry took an idea from the Beatles, All You Need Is Love. Remember, Love Makes the World Go ‘Round. 🙂
I love the word art! I am not surprised that “love” is so much bigger than the other words. It was a great sermon.
I, too, was moved by Bishop Curry’s message – and I “love” your word cloud. They can be incredibly revelatory & this one is no exception. Even overused words gain new life when they are used well.
Our pastor was talking about this message on Sunday morning! I heard that it was inspiring! You reminded me that I need time to listen to this.
Bishop Curry’s sermon was just the best ever! I love seeing this word cloud!