Reflecting on the old and the new...

Reflecting back on 2007 and looking towards what lies ahead in 2008, I am reminded of Job 1:21 "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised." (NIV)

What did 2007 bring to your life? Mine was joy and sorrow; I had the joy of marrying and less than 2 weeks later I buried a dear friend (she was the fourth treasured, lifelong friend I buried in a year). Peaks and valleys, this Christian life we live. I continue to be reminded that true growth occurs in the valley, not in the mountaintop experiences. Whereever you are today, draw near to God, trusting Him when nothing makes sense and praising Him for who He is regardless of circumstances!

The following video illustrates this message in a beautiful way. It is the love story of parents' love for their son and the miraculous work God did through a young infant boy. Through their story, the Mooney's remind us to trust God and not blame Him for difficult times.