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What is Heaven Like?

What is heaven like?”

The little boy said.

“Are there rainbows

And moonbeams and little toy sleds?

I would take my sled

And play among the stars.

Pretend they are

Mercury, Venus or Mars”.

Do You Know What is Behind the Door?

Temple Grandin is an autistic woman. She is presently a Professor of Animal Husbandry at Colorado State University.  Prof. Grandin thinks in pictures. Through her mother’s and her own perseverance, she overcame the obstacles of autism.  Cattle feedlots and slaughterhouses though out the world use her designs.  She is on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of the century. When young, sliding doors were frightening to her and she was afraid to go through them.  But she learned that one must go through doors to make progress.  Do you know what is behind the door?

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Read the Poem Examine My Heart

Examine my heart– Lord, what do you see? Does it reflect Christ Or only deceit?   Have I fooled myself With my eyes and ears? Have I become tainted?– I ask through my tears.   Like bits of poison Just entered my heart. Damaged hearts hurt As goodness departs.   Don’t think it’s ok To just watch and listen. “That’s not who I am!” Yet,

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