There is in the worst of fortune the best of chances for a happy change. — Euripides. Year 2023 schooled me about health fortunes. I saw, way too many times, people dealing with serious diseases and crippling injuries. Their courage taught me so much about myself and my own minor ailments. I came across the…
Armor Of God
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. — Ephesians 6:13. I suspect that this verse has been the source of many a sermon. Just think of what a gifted preacher like my friend Luis can do…
Grateful Moments
If you live long enough your life will be filled with grateful moments. Times where you give a sigh and realize how very fortunate you are. Regardless of your wealth, health, or station in life you will have those moments, and the longer you live the more they occur. Cherish them my friends and remember…
Gratitude
Today we begin my favorite holiday week — Thanksgiving. I extend Thanksgiving beyond a day because I have so much to be thankful, this year especially. One day of giving thanks is hardly sufficient in my case. I apologize that the Pew has been idle for the last weeks, but it is extremely fitting that…
Hospitality
One of my book clubs is reading a history about Philip and Alexander. One of our keen members offered an insight that might be something for us to think about: “There were philoxenia-imposed specific hosting duties owed to the stranger at the gate. These were enforced by the gods. It was said the Zeus, in…