Solomon tells us that “a happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing” (Proverbs 17:22, AMP ). God undoubtedly has a sense of humor; we need only look at some of the animals He created (it’s hard not to smile at the sight of a hippo, a monkey, or a puppy). Or think of some of the married couples you know: don’t you think God was smiling at the wedding as He looked ahead to the interaction of the wildly different personalities that will be living together?
In Vietnam, Christianity gains quietly: “Catholics are enjoying greater freedom in Vietnam. Some say the country’s economic liberalization is helping by opening the country to a free flow of ideas and information that is part and parcel of a modernized society. ‘Integration into the world means opportunities for dialogue with each other…’ ” (from the Christian Science Monitor)
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