To begin this new year, I found this blog from Tim Challies from all the way back in 2014. In it he offers a suggestion for a prayer for that coming year. I'll be honest, parts of it are a challenge, and yet, I can't say I disagree with any of it either. And so let it be something to ponder as you and I begin this year. And may it be a year God would use each of us for His glory and our good. Image Credit: Unsplash

The new year is a time when many make resolutions, goals to keep in the coming year. This isn't new, we've all probably made one or two over the years. We've also all most likely not lived up to those resolutions. But I was reminded by a friend that, if we're honest, most often our resolutions and plans are more about us; instead should we perhaps reflect on the past year at God's faithfulness and look ahead to how we can best serve Him? It is a convicting thought. There's ce

I'm sure many of us have spent some time recently to look back over the year. What were the high points? Low points? What do we cherish, what have we learned, what have we let go, what have we gained? All valid questions. For me, it has been a year of much introspection to say the least. I figure sharing my personal top three favorite images would be an opportunity to look back over certain highlights (though perhaps not the best and brightest moments). These aren't necessari