That\u2019s 365 days of choosing hope. Of posting encouragement. Of offering a positive word in a world that often prefers venting over virtue. And let\u2019s be honest — this year gave us plenty to vent about. Politics. The economy. Relationships. Disappointments. Phew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But once upon a time — 2010, to be exact — I sensed a nudge from God. I didn\u2019t really want to step into social media\u2019s noise, but I felt called to bring a little sunshine into places that can feel awfully dark. So I showed up. One day at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fifteen years later, I\u2019m still here. And I\u2019m still grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staying \u201cin the zone\u201d has meant paying attention — catching God\u2019s fingerprints in everyday moments. A sunrise. A scripture. A conversation. A whisper — and sometimes a holy shout. I learned that God is always speaking. I just had to tune my heart to listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And here\u2019s the wonder of it all — when I showed up for my daily appointment with God, He always showed up too. Faithful. Present. True to every promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do I know what 2026 will hold? Not exactly.
But I know Who holds it.
And that makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s something within us that loves the idea of a new year — a fresh page, a clean slate, a chance to make wrongs right and good things even better. Hope feels lighter when it\u2019s new. Courage rises when we remember this simple truth — “I\u2019m still here — so I\u2019m not done.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God\u2019s mercies will meet us again tomorrow morning. They always do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So here\u2019s to new horizons, new adventures, and new grace. Goodbye 2025 — your 365th day is close to its end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s get ready to turn the page to 2026 — our journeys will continue — and our Author and Finisher is already ahead of us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“….fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith…” Hebrews 12:2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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