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        The Mansion BuilderContributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025 (message contributor)
A story is told of a believer who arrived in heaven and was greeted by an angel who offered to show him his new home.
They walked down golden streets lined with breathtaking mansions.
Each home seemed larger and brighter than the one before—until they reached a small, simple cottage at the end of the lane.
“This one is yours,” the angel said.
The man blinked. “But… why such a tiny house?”
The angel smiled gently. “We did the best we could with what you sent ahead.”
The point isn’t about real estate; it’s about investment.
What we send forward through generosity becomes the raw material heaven uses to build eternal joy.
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