I feel the need to tell a story you probably have heard before. Many years ago, our Razorback football team lost heartbreaker of a game. I remember sitting in the locker room for longer than usual, so did my teammates. We thought the world had come to an end. We finally made our way back…

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I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. — Hosea 11:4. If I were to give advice to any new parent it would be to lead the child “with cords of human kindness, with bands of love.” Isn’t that a beautiful image of parental love? It is not suggested that a parent…

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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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