You and I are created for transcendence, laughter, caring. God deliberately did not make the world perfect, for … - Desmond Tutu

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We are constantly being told that we've never been wealthier. And many of us are. On average we all are. But that's just the problem. . no one is average.

Desmond Tutu

You and I are created for transcendence, laughter, caring. God deliberately did not make the world perfect, for God is looking for you and me to be fellow workers with God.

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Our maturity will be judged by how well we are able to agree to disagree and yet continue to love one another, to care for one another, and cherish one another and seek the greater good of the other.

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