15 things to remember for the new year

It’s easy to get worn down by life. The bombardment of bad news, contention, and uncertainty can lead to discouragement. Susan Miller has experienced all of that, but the start of a new year is an annual reminder to her to stay focused on and invest energy in the things that really matter. In this…

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2020: A Year of Intermission

2021: The Curtain Rises on the Rest of the Story In the classic epic drama of the movie, Gone with the Wind, the plot thickens as the Civil War brings destruction to Atlanta and wreaks havoc in the life of Scarlett O’Hara. (I saw the movie in the historic Fox Theatre, a landmark in downtown…

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Start the New Year with a Clean Plate

2019 is in the past and a new year lies ahead. God offers a new beginning, a fresh start, today and every day. As 2019 drew to a close, you may have enjoyed meals with family and friends in holiday celebration. Plates cleared from the table were an unappealing mix of cold, half eaten food scraps that were headed for the sink or dishwasher for cleaning. You’d never think of putting the messy plate back on the shelf to be used for your next meal! In the same way, view last year as the plate that’s been washed clean. You’re starting the new year with a new beginning, a fresh start, a CLEAN plate.

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