The one year book of hope...

So I have been working my way though the book.

I just started week 3.

This book sure does make you think a lot about things. And the bigger picture. It's hard when this world seems to be coming down on us. It's sometimes difficult to contemplate a God who could give you a life with no suffering but, instead allows the suffering... All for the purpose of bringing you closer. That seems a bit hard to grasp for me. How close do I need to be...when will I get there...how much heartache must I endure before this phase of my life is over.

I'm sure that as I read further in the book these questions will be better answered. But, until then I don't want to make it sound like this book is not helping me, because it is...in so many ways.

Merry Christmas!