New Thing, Same God

Every January I pray for a word for the New Year. These are like guideposts for the journey ahead. They are concepts I focus on, learn more about, and try to live out in the given year. The words God puts on my heart often differ from year to year. I’ve had words like thrive, …

It’s A New Day

Today the calendar flipped. We said goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. We started the first of 365 blank canvases and are determined to get things right this time. Mistakes will be made for sure. Some resolutions will completely flop. But that doesn’t stop us from trying. G.K. Chesterton said, “The object of a …

Something New

There's a fresh blanket of snow on the ground. I love the way it covers the grass in perfect drifts, like billows of folded fabric. Somehow the glittering powder makes the land appear fresh and bright. Dead grass is covered, brown branches are decorated, and dirt is hidden away. Everything feels new, which seems appropriate …

Today is the Day

Inspired by the song Today is the Day by Lincoln Brewster. It's a new year and a new day! I'm sure a lot of people are cheering that 2020 is over. However, the future remains unknown as always. It's hard to say what will happen in 2021. Personally, my new year's resolution is to finish …

Looking Forward with Faith

Did the year really pass? Is it truly almost over? I can't believe how fast the time seems to disappear. At New Year's though time almost seems to freeze for a moment, and it catches me in the same never-ending cycle. I look back. I look forward. I'm disappointed. I'm hopeful. I'm thankful. I'm scared. …

All Things New

Welcome to the last day of Stargazers' launch week! Thank you for joining me in this celebration! I've received so many encouraging notes this week, and it's just been such a blessing. I especially want to thank all of you who followed my blog. Your support means so much to me! After today, I'll be …

Looking Back With Hope

Welcome to the launch week of stargazersforhim.wordpress.com! I'm so glad you could join me! Your support and encouragement mean so much, and I hope you are blessed by everything posted this week! ***** It's a new year—a time of new beginnings, new goals, and new life. However, it's also a time to look back. Sometimes …