It is that time again – the beginning of a new year.

There are lots of good things about a new year, not the least of which is a chance to start again, a time to forget the past and resolve to do better in the future.

Each year we set goals or make resolutions that we think are attainable, yet we find ourselves falling short of some or all of them. As another year begins, we need to remember that falling short doesn’t make us failures, but giving up would.

We have a “clean slate” constantly as we walk in the light. But it is good to have the psychological benefit of a new year to help us do better. We have clean pages to write on and new opportunities to meet. It is your choice as to how you will write this first chapter of 2017.

Happy New Year and may God bless you richly!