Does God need help remembering? No, but he chooses to set some things in place to remind us that he remembers and does not forget.

We are in a battle as we serve the nations. It's one that's waged through fervent prayer and vigilance against deception and coldness of heart. Thankfully, it's a battle he's already one.

Does the feeling that God has forgotten us meet with reality? No. God does not forget us.

When suffering comes, questions come. It's hard not to ask why? Thankfully, Job has some lessons for us when suffering makes no sense.

It is good to be reminded that we serve a God who forgets. What does he forget? He chooses to forget our sin when we trust in the One who paid the price for that sin on our behalf.

As you begin this new year in service, know that whatever your plans or God's, you have a sister in Christ to support and encourage you in your work.

The Bible speaks a lot about remembering and even forgetting. This year's Friday Focus will deal with how memory is important in our relationship with God and the passing on of the faith. Remember, lest we forget.

Proverbs 26 is full of great lessons. Where are they from? Bad examples.

Check out this wrap-up of our year in Learning from the Past. So many lessons from the Old Testament in the New. The post includes quick-links to the weekly topics.

Do you avoid reflecting on the year because of personal sins and failures? Even though it's painful, it's important to address the past with God in order to move forward with purpose and strength.