As we continue to move forward into the new year, we need to stay grounded in the basic assumptions of our faith; so that we may pursue a greater connection to Christ and further continue His purpose in our lives.

In a world of ever increasing uncertainty, we should remain focused on the mission and call of God's spirit moving forward.

As we begin the new year and look towards resolutions of improvement, it's wise to reconsider our goals in light of the cross and have a view toward the eternal goals that God is calling us all to achieve.

As we look to the new year, it's important to remember the character and promises of God while we also having the wisdom to temper our own expectations.

In looking at the Christmas story a little closer, we can see some interesting parallels in feeling like the world might end and in finding the promised Savior.

In a world of constant foreboding, there is the response of faith and the hope of a solution that we have in Jesus.

As we continue to analyze the constantly crumbling nature of the world all around us through the context of scripture, we find that the answer to all of our distress has already been given.

When our world caves in and all seems hopeless, we can turn to scripture to deal with questions of God's sovereignty and to find the appropriate response to our calamity.

Taking counsel in the words of Jesus, we find reasons not to be afraid, even in a world that feels like it will soon come to an end.

Looking at Philippians 4:4-9, we see what it means to stay grateful for all that God has done in a world that seems to be falling apart.