Happy New Year!

Writing this blog is a little like talking to myself.  Or maybe to an imaginary friend sitting across the table.  I'm never really sure who reads it.  Or how many people read it.  Or if anybody reads it!

When I started the blog on New Year's Eve four years ago, it was a vehicle for me to share what God is teaching me.  Through everyday life experiences.  Through what I read, whether in Scripture or elsewhere.  A place to sit and think, to reflect on life lessons.  Along the way, I've tried to share honestly from my heart and it has been my hope that in some small way, the words I write have been an encouragement to someone somewhere.

I've never paid a lot of attention to whether or not I have "followers", or to how many comments I have received.....not very many of either, as it turns out.  To those of you who from time to time have let me know that what I have written has encouraged you, thank you for encouraging me!

And so as we come to the end of another year, thanks for stopping by, and my very best wishes for a Happy New Year, a year of joy and peace and our Father's bountiful blessings!



Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be,

In working or in waiting, Another year with Thee;

Another year of leaning Upon Thy loving breast;

Another year of trusting, Of quiet, happy rest.

Another year of mercies,Of faithfulness and grace;

Another year of gladness In the shining of Thy face;

Another year of progress, Another year of praise;

Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service, Of witness for Thy love;

Another year of training For holier work above.

Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be

On earth, or else in heaven, Another year for Thee.

 -Frances R. Havergal