Colloquialism

Colloquialism (noun) is an informal expression; words, phrases and aphorisms that are common in conversation, that differs by region and not used in formal speech. It is similar to an Idiom, but different from  Jargon or Slang. Colloquial language is unacceptable in formal writing or speech. The following are examples of colloquial words, phrases and aphorisms.

Words: wanna, gonna, y'all, gotta,

Phrases: "old as the hills", "raining cats and dogs", "dead as a doornail", "kicked the bucket", "rubs me the wrong way", "say what"  

Aphorism (a short pithy expression) : "It ain't over till the fat lady sings",  "There's more than one way to skin a cat", "A good man is hard to find", "A friend in need is a friend indeed"

Here is an example of colloquial language in literature: 

Excerpt from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

"I didn't want to go back no more.  I had stopped cussing, because the widow didn't like it; but now I took to it again because pap hadn't no objections...but by-and-by pap got too handy with his hick'ry and I couldn't stand it.  I was all over with welts.  He got to going away so much, too, and locking me in.  Once he locked me and was gone three days.  It was dreadful lonesome."  

If you listen carefully, you will recognize the use of colloquial language every day.  See how many words or phrases you can pick up today!

Omnipotent

Omnipotent is an adjective (Middle English - 13th century) that means having unlimited, universal authority and power. The word is used most often to describe the authority of God, the Almighty.

Not to be confused with Omnipresent or Omniscient. Omnipresent means being present everywhere at the same time.  Omniscient means having complete, unlimited knowledge or understanding; perceiving all things.

The concept behind these three words can be difficult to understand, yet most of us believe in some form of higher power, whether it be God, or other deity. Many believe that god is all three. Perhaps this is because the world and life is far to complicated for our minds to comprehend.

Some good words to ponder.  Here are how a few people have used these words:

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.  Calvin Coolidge

“Nature is too thin a screen; the glory of the omnipresent God burst through everywhere”  Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

“Mystery is another name for our ignorance; if we were omniscient, all would be perfectly plain”  

Tyron Edwards (1809-1894)