[Word Powers] Today's Words

Ruminate (roo-muh-neyt) (Verb):
 
1)    To chew the cud, as a ruminant

Cows have to ruminate as it takes a lot of time to digest the cellulose content in their food.

2)    To meditate or muse; ponder

 We often ruminate about our loved ones when they depart for their next life.
 
Providence (prov-i-duhns) (Noun):

 1)    (Often initial capital letter) The foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth; God

 Unflinching faith in Providence can help us surpass any obstacles thrown at us by destiny.