Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. — Luke 6:21b. The above is one of my favorite beatitudes. Why? Well first, I don’t cry often except at sappy movies, then I am a regular fountain. But I love to laugh, and love to be around people who laugh. Humor is one of God’s…

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The Heavens bear witness to your wonders, O Lord. — Psalm 89.5a. Readers of the Pew know about my affinity for beaches. A dear friend gave me a book about my favorite beach, Pawleys Island. As I scrolled through its pages, I was reminded of Pawleys glorious sunrises and sunsets. Nothing calms my soul as much…

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I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for  this purpose. — Luke  4:43. Jesus knew his purpose here on earth, while many of us are still puzzled. We search, and search, or we resist whatever we are called to do. I am…

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. — Proverbs 3:5. When I first read this verse I misread it to say “trust your heart, not your instincts.” Which raises the question how does God speak to you. Do you hear him in your heart, in your mind,…

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 The secret to remaining young at heart is a matter of being able to “fall in love again and again… forgive as well as forget… keep from growing sour, surly, bitter and cynical.” — Henry Miller. I am one of the fortunate few who has remained in love for over fifty years, day  in, day out, although…

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