Doors and. . . Shut doors ...

I was asked by a person who works with youngsters at the church I attend if I would like to teach some of them some things about plants and gardening. I agreed to do it and gathered things to use in the class. When I got to the place where we were to meet, I found out that only one person had signed up. I won't be teaching them gardening but I will work with some of them on knot tying. This means that I will have to refresh my memory on knot tying and that will be a good thing.

The simple point in relating this is that it shows how as one door closed another one has opened.

Happy New Year

I Am the New Year . . . Bible Illustrator

I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.

I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.

All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but with more determination.

All the good that you tried for and didn’t achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.

All that you dreamed but didn’t dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have—these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose.

I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new."