New Beginnings -- Melissa

Last year was one of the most significant of my life to date. 

2013 was the year that I found that my worth (as a person, woman, wife, mother, daughter, friend, etc.) is not based on what anyone thinks I am worth or treats me as if I am worth.  My worth is determined solely by God, who

New Beginnings -- Yvonne

Well, it's that time of year again....New year, new starts, new beginnings!
I mean who doesn't like second, third, and fourth chances! The new year affords us a restart, a fresh slate to try something new or to revisit areas of our lives that need changing.

I'm not just talking about dieting, working out, committing to daily devotions, having more family time, those are all great and much needed.

But what about asking God to renew

New Beginnings - Brenda

I have an old suitcase that I purchased at an estate sale.  Estate sales make me uncomfortable.  

The idea of going through another’s things after they have passed on makes me uneasy and reminds me that I’m not here forever.   I’m not sure what attracted me to the suitcase.  It is from a day when things were made to last, has a silken, beige liner and a sturdy Samsonite body and handle.  I wonder

New Beginnings -- Grace

Not only am I beginning a new year, 2014, I am beginning "a new season", or so I'm told, of my life.  Yikes! I have turned 50 years old.  I can't believe it but after checking my drivers' license, it has been confirmed.....I am indeed 50.

New Beginnings -- Vicki

If you met me you’d be surprised to find out that I am actually a little bit of a hippy. Not the peace sign wearing, Volkswagen van driving kind; but the kind that believes love is the greatest force known to mankind. Call me a sap, but I really do believe, love moves mountains.

A new year has dawned and with it a time when most of us take stock of our lives and purpose to do better in the upcoming year. We start strong with new diets and exercise programs. I personally am eating Greek yogurt and

New Beginnings -- Jamie

The task: Disseminate wisdom in 500 words or less concerning a specified topic.

The topic:  New Beginnings.  Starting Over.  A Fresh Start.

Nothing.  I’ve got nothing. 

New Beginnings -- Terri

I wrote a New Year's post a few years ago about how I am not doing resolutions.  It resonated with a lot of people who were tired of parading their expectations for their new year with friends and family, most of which didn't happen.  I'm still all about that.

But let's go one step further.

Rather than refuse to look forward and predict life, which can be highly unpredictable, let's instead decide to