When we focus on this world, we can become overwhelmed by the darkness and the despair. Oh, but there is hope if we turn the page and look up with expectant hearts!

Isaiah 9:2 says, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of darkness, a light has dawned.”

This is the promise of Christmas! Hope was born. Light has dawned.

I can be kind of ridiculous sometimes.

It’s like I watch myself making stubborn decisions, but there I go making them anyway.

A perfect example happened last week while my hubby and I were at the beach to celebrate 27 years of marriage. {Gulp!} There’d been heavy rains the day before, and the parking area had spots of flooding. He, carrying our heavy beach chairs, suggested we go across the main drive and then make our way to the beach access.

But, NO! I had a better way. I was sure of it.

The screen said Fatal Error, and I expected to feel hopeless. Instad, I realized I had a fresh start for this blog and could begin anew with a better sense of direction. My prayer is that you and I will both find her encouragement for our journey rooted in hope in Jesus and the new beginning He offers. Would you like a new beginning, too?