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Love thy neighbor as yourself. - Mark 12:31
I woke up today to horrible news on my iPhone. Over 500 injured, and over 50 killed in the largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
It's unfathomable that this happened. And it's unfathomable that it has happened before. And that it will happen again.
I wish I had words of wisdom about how to change the culture of our society. But all I can say is, hug your babies. Tell your students that you care about them...and truly mean it. Look at a homeless person as a human, and not as a dreg. Call your mom and tell her you're grateful for doing her best in raising you. Whatever you do, exude love. 
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