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Leaving a Lasting Legacy

What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a question young kids often ask each other when they think about getting bigger. It is a good question to ask, and not just for children. We all should ask ourselves this question as we reflect on the future.

Our work in God’s sight

But let me change the question a bit: “What legacy do you want to leave once you are old?” or “What value will your work have in fifty years?” These questions focus on what will remain of

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