Greetings to all! Wow, time has gone so quickly in 2025! I felt like I skipped some months last year. It seemed like I was living for about 6-8 months instead of a full year. We had a great year especially with our daughter Hannah. We watched her to learn basic every-day things like walking, talking, carrying, waving, etc. It’s a joy to see her smiling and laughing. I’m really looking ahead to see her growing this year and many years to come.

There were a lot of happenings in this world. We see injustices, abuses and immorality. So often leaders demonstrate a near total lack of ethics and integrity. It keeps getting worse with every day. It’s a sign that Jesus will come soon. It’s not a matter of if but when. We are reminded of this verse, (Philippians 3:20), “We are citizens of heaven, where Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our Savior.” We live in this world, but we are not part of this world. That’s why we need to focus on our citizenship with a perfect government when Christ returns. He will answer to our world’s problems and set up His power to change everything on this world.

I’ve learned to keep my eyes focused on my Creator and the calling He has given me. We all need to focus on Him especially the way this world has gone. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:11-13). These verses are encouraging for all of us followers. This is especially true when I start to get distracted by other things. News stories and my own wants & desires are distractions. It’s crucial to continue to seek Him with all your heart and not to give up on Him. He knows everything going on with us. We are very grateful that He’s very patient with us. His love never stops! Keep praying, stand firm and stay connected with Him!

May God bless you all abundantly in 2026!