No matter how long you live or how much you earn, it will never feel like you have enough money or time.  However, if you use your time and resources to help others, to be an example, to make a difference...you'll find that the "never enough" feeling takes on a more positive, hopeful light.

For us, the parable of the three servants/talents seems a little odd.  The point isn't in the amount each servant got, though, but in how much of themselves they gave.  We aren't always going to be as successful as we'd like, especially when compared to others, but if we do our best...if we show love, seek peace, and live on hope...then that's going to make a difference.

Treat others as you want to be treated, not as you are treated.  Love everyone unconditionally.

Reflect who you really are at all times, because it will eventually come out.  Do your best, be real...be genuine.  

Have people around you who will help you find the right path for you...not the one that is easiest or most fun.  Remember, you don't know everything...so always seek the best route.

In the age of information, it's very easy to gain knowledge.  However, with everything at our fingertips, it's sometimes even harder to grow in wisdom, to question what we see, to learn for ourselves.  Wisdom is taking knowledge and learning how to use it, how to do the right thing, how to love God, to love others.

Having a good life, a strong faith...those are wonderful things, but the pride that can come with them should never become prejudice.  We are here to help, to love others, not to shame them.

Community has taken on a new meaning, as many have found their home online.  The important thing is not what you think in terms of texting vs. calling or online vs. in-person...but how you treat each other.  Also, don't allow your community to become so shut off to the needs and opinions of others that you believe that yours is the only way to do things.