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The Heart of Giving

When we recognize that all we have in life is a gift from God, we are moved to give back to Him who blessed us. God, through our parents, gave us life. He also gave us all of our talents expecting us to use those talents not only for ourselves, but to benefit others. Whether […]

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Sacrifice is the Path to Eternal Happiness

There are so many enjoyable things to do in this world. One example is the cruise that I just went on with my family. There were shows, food, music, and all sorts of indoor and outdoor activities. We also had the chance to just relax and be lazy. It’s good to keep ourselves entertained and […]

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No Rest for the Weary on the Road to Heaven

Mom, John keeps copying me. No Mom, Joseph is copying me. Stop it! No you stop it! You’re mean! No you’re mean! AHHH! If you have little kids you can relate to this kind of dialogue. My wife and I spend every day trying to do the best we can to raise our kids to […]