Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I get a bit nostalgic in November and December as the calendar year comes to a close. If 2020 and 2021 felt slower than usual (mostly), 2022 felt faster than usual (mostly) as we eased back into familiar rhythms. For me that meant that I spent more time doing and less time reflecting.
I love writing our family Christmas letter. I usually start by clicking through photos I’ve taken during the last year to remind me of the highs and the lows… but mostly to just remember all that happened in the last year. That practice of remembering also comes with some regrets. I bet you have some too.
Tim Keller has written a new book on forgiveness. It’s titled Forgive: How Can I and How Should I? I haven’t read it yet, but based on other books he’s written, like the Prodigal God, I’m sure it is very good. It’s at the top of my list.
As we look back on the last year, why not put together a “forgiveness list”… and then work your way through it in 2023? What do you think?
Pastor Matt
