Another new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal.  Many of us will set new goals in our professional or personal lives.  In order to achieve those goals, we need wisdom and understanding, something the book of Proverbs has a lot to say about.  One thing is clear: it’s hard to live a good life without wisdom.

Another new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal.  Many of us will set new goals in our professional or personal lives.  In order to achieve those goals, we need wisdom and understanding, something the book of Proverbs has a lot to say about.  One thing is clear: it’s hard to live a good life without a good view of money.

Another new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal.  Many of us will set new goals in our professional or personal lives.  In order to achieve those goals, we need wisdom and understanding, something the book of Proverbs has a lot to say about.  One thing is clear: it’s hard to live a good life without humility.

Another new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal.  Many of us will set new goals in our professional or personal lives.  In order to achieve those goals, we need wisdom and understanding, something the book of Proverbs has a lot to say about.  One thing is clear: it’s hard to live a good life without good friends.

Another new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal.  Many of us will set new goals in our professional and/or personal lives.  In order to live a good life, we need wisdom, something the book of Proverbs has a lot to say about.  It’s hard to live a good life if you don’t use words well.

Another new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal.  Many of us will set new goals in our professional or personal lives.  In order to achieve those goals, we need wisdom and understanding, something the book of Proverbs has a lot to say about.  The writer tells us the first step toward a godly life is to take God seriously.

Another new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal.  Many of us will set new goals in our professional or personal lives.  In order to achieve those goals, we need wisdom and understanding, something the book of Proverbs has a lot to say about.  The writer tells us the first step toward a godly life is to take God seriously.

Christmas and music are basically inseparable.  During this season, many of us attend Christmas programs and concerts, sing Christmas carols, and keep Christmas music playing in our homes.   When Mary first receives the message that she will give birth to the son of God, her response is a song of praise--one that we call the Magnificat.  Mary's response is rooted in gratitude that God has been mindful of her, even in her humble state.

Christmas and music are basically inseparable.  During this season, many of us attend Christmas programs and concerts, sing Christmas carols, and keep Christmas music playing in our homes.   When Mary first receives the message that she will give birth to the son of God, her response is a song of praise--one that we call the Magnificat.  Mary's response is rooted in gratitude that God has been mindful of her, even in her humble state.