<p><strong>&ldquo;If you live gladly to make others glad in God, your life will be hard, your risks will be high, and your joy will be full.&rdquo; &mdash;from the Introduction</strong></p> <p>The American Dream beckons people to spend their lives on trivial diversions, slipping through life caught up with seeking success, comfort, and pleasure above all else. But God designed people for far more than this.</p>