Heaven Is on the Other Side

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.“ – James 1:12 We are called to cast our cares on Jesus and walk like a tortoise. Have you ever seen a tortoise walk with its short and stubby feet? It looks like every step is painful. In the famous Aesop fable, “The Hare and the Tortoise,” there is a race between a rabbit and a tortoise. The tortoise wins, which makes no sense because rabbits are faster. But there’s something built into the tortoise that’s not built into the rabbit. The rabbit acted quickly and carelessly. Even though the tortoise’s steps are slow and look difficult, it keeps going. At 16, I had to decide whether or not to make a quick investment. I worked at a Mexican