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Rejoice and Be Glad, For Your Reward Will Be Great in Heaven

We live in the valley of tears where pain, suffering, and death persist. Not only is life in general sometimes hard to bear, but it’s also tough to consistently live a virtuous life and say no to all the temptations that come our way. While following the path of Jesus is not an easy one, […]

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The Last Will Be First

When I race against my kids and lose, I will sometimes say, “Well, the Bible says the last shall be first.” Of course, they never accept my excuse, but it is absolutely true in regards to gaining treasure in heaven. There are basically two attitudes we can have towards our neighbor that will affect our […]

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You are Cordially Invited

You are invited to a place that will make you happy beyond your wildest dreams. This place will put an end to any suffering, pain, or stress that you have. You will understand the mind of God, all of creation, and how you fit into it. You will join with everyone else invited and bask […]

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Working for God

In the parable of the landowner, there is grumbling because the laborers who only worked for a short time, get paid the same as those who worked all day. I think most of us would be grumbling if that happened in our jobs. However, in regards to the kingdom of heaven it makes sense. There […]