For Your Weekend: Above and Beyond

Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 5:38-48

Would you rather simply fulfill an obligation, check a box and move on, or exceed expectations and go above and beyond?

When it comes to gift giving, I’m all about fulfilling the obligation and no more. I do the bare minimum for Christmas and birthdays to ensure that my loved ones aren’t disappointed. This normally includes one of Amazon’s first three birthday options and a card. Most of the time, I don't even wrap it. I hold the gift behind ...