It is hard to believe but 2016 is no more. For some of you this is a sad parting. It has been a good year and you don’t want to see it go. Also, you are not sure about what lies ahead. For others, all you can say is good riddance. You are glad this year is over and you are hoping 2017 will be much better. As we take our first steps into this new year, let us remember that no matter what has happened in our past, there is a glorious future in front of us. We will not know and experience this future in its fullness yet, but we can be confident that it is coming. God is faithful! Jesus will return! And that makes all the difference (even for today!).