I love how John describes what it really means to love one another. When we love, we are willing to sacrifice the self for another person without expecting anything in return. Real, unconditional love is an action. It's not just a nice feeling that makes you warm and fuzzy inside. Love is hard at times and it takes energy and effort.

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I recently attended a ribbon cutting for the expansion of a local business. One of the owners, the husband who is an immigrant from Colombia, shared some words of gratitude to those who attended the event. But for me, there was one moment in particular that really stood out. He expressed how grateful he was for this country.

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I love celebrating Father's day. I mean what father wouldn’t? It is a special day for you to get special treatment, your favorite foods, gifts, and extra love from your family, just for being you. Okay, maybe not just for being you! Every father plays a very important role in the lives of their children.

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In 2019, a beautiful partnership with Africa Hope Initiatives ignited a new story of hope for a couple of communities in Kigali, Rwanda. During a mission trip to this beautiful country the year prior, God answered prayers confirming that Mission Life should get involved in light of a call he made to one of our volunteers to help the children of Rwanda.

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Can you believe it has been two years since the world shut down? How was it for you during this time of waiting, this period of uncertainty?

There’s a beautiful story in the Bible of a young shepherd who was promised a kingdom, but then he was sent back to care for his father’s flock while he waited for his time to come.

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