Experiencing joy in the new year – in the midst of sorrow

Has the loss of someone dear to you left a perpetual hole in your heart? Have the consequences of your poor choices convinced you that you’re a hopeless loser? If so, I have an encouraging verse to share with you: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is [his] faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV). If your grief or destructive choices make it hard for you to believe this verse, ask yourself: When my chil