Last fall I hiked a trail called "Stairway to Heaven". It began with a short level path leading to the base of a steep mountain. From there, the almost 2 mile long trail was a near vertical ascent to an elevation of 1,000 feet. Huge boulders and stone steps comprise the bulk of the path. Some hikers labeled the trek too strenuous and returned to their cars. True to my word, I completed the challenge. This hike is a perfect analogy for our time on Earth. The ultimate goal for each of us is...

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