“It was the best of times… it was the worst of times”.
With these words, Charles Dickens begins his timeless classic, A Tale of Two Cities. Although it was written in 1859, this opening sentence sounds a lot like our world today.
We see turmoil in other countries…
We see political and social unrest right here at home…
We see an economy filled with uncertainty…
But through it all, we have hope. Hope – not in an ideology, politicians, or financial markets. We have hope in a God who is bigger than any challenges we face, and mightier than the forces of darkness that are trying to tear this world apart.
Because of that, we can find joy in the future, and anticipation for a wonderful New Year.
The Heart of Abba - Ron Phillips 