Hope Of AgesWe stand today on the brink of a new year, but how can we cross over with the weight of cares and fears dragging us to the ground. Lay down your burdens today, and look up at the stars which remain, to remind us that each day is its own journey, and mercy springs anew, when we choose to care for one another and stand in defense of those we love. To what will we give the devotion of our lives, as we grow one year older? Life is too short for bitterness, too short to be frozen in inaction, but never too short to dream big, and step boldly towards our goals. Thank you, my friends, for your friendship and support, and please enjoy these works by our fellow artists and writers, and the angelic voice of Josh Groban's inspired, "You Are Loved" at the end. -With love in Christ always, Debra
:origin()/pre08/864f/th/pre/f/2011/321/4/d/instant_of_light_by_vincentfavre-d4gfsg4.jpg)
:origin()/pre09/8d2b/th/pre/i/2016/273/a/f/remote_norway_pt__vii_by_thechosenpesssimist-dajduhd.jpg)
:origin()/pre03/42a0/th/pre/f/2015/282/e/e/____by_fatalv-d9ch28p.jpg)
:origin()/pre08/e6b1/th/pre/i/2014/027/a/5/enchanted_forest___astoko_free_stock_image_by_astoko-d73xfmf.jpg)
:origin()/pre00/5a6c/th/pre/f/2007/141/6/8/freedom_by_cuellar.jpg)
:origin()/pre03/eb31/th/pre/f/2008/215/5/3/5396c06efb69e1081d7c4920cee14c3c.jpg)