In heaven, there is no judgment, but rather an opportunity to examine our lives-who we touched, the choices we made, and the consequences of those choices.

Had he known his death was imminent, he might have gone somewhere else. Instead, he did what we all do. He went about his dull routine as if all the days in the world were still to come. ~pg 4

Being unheard is the ground floor of giving up.

So, have we solved the secret of happiness? "I believe so," he said Are you going to tell me? "Yes.Ready?" Ready. "Be satisfied." That's it? "Be greatful." That's it? "For what you have.For the love you receive.And for what God has given you." That's it? He looked me in the eye.Then he sighed deeply. "That's it.

That kind of love - the kind you realize you already have by the life you've created together - that's the kind that lasts.

Desire sets our compass, but real life steers our course.

God sings, we hum along, and there are many melodies, but it's all one song - one same, wonderful, human song.