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One of the first letters I wrote to my family and friends in Ethiopia after coming to Canada was, If there is no sin, this country is heaven. I have been here a few months and I am yet to hear or see someone die. Today I have more than I ever imagined - the mansion, food, material possessions, freedom, peace, basic human rights and endless opportunities to dream big dreams.
But one thing I can never shake off in either world - Ethiopia or Canada - is that life can end anytime and no one can stop it. In reality, we all live on that fine line between life and death every day. May our dreams, wishes and aspirations be focused on the HOPE that is yet to come - our new home in heaven and a life with Jesus in eternity!
I will leave you with my favorite childhood song today: This world is not my home I'm just a passing through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue The angels beckon me from heaven's open door And I can't feel at home in this world anymore. Sam Tekley
Sam and his wife Joyce have three daughters - Missiker, Rebecca and Samara - and attend RockPointe Bowridge. In 2001, Sam founded Yekibir Tefsa or Hope of Glory Ministries which focuses on ministering in Sams home country of Ethiopia. For more information on Hope of Glory, contact Sam atstekley@yahoo.ca.