Journey into Forever

" For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."                                                                 - I Corinthians 13:12                                                       I have to be honest here.  Sometimes I could really give Doubting Thomas a run for his money.  I think, like my dad could do, I tend to over-analyze everything.  If someone is in a bad mood, I decide they are mad at me for something.  I've done something wrong....or maybe they've found out what I'm REALLY like.  I constantly look for reasons for things, explanations for things, analyzing the 'hows', 'whys', and especially the 'ifs'.   If something doesn't seem logical, then I just can't support it.  Although I do tend to take people at face value until they prove me wrong again and again, when presented with information I can't expla

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."                                                  -Colossians 2:2-3 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."                                                  -Romans 15:13 Well, another Thanksgiving is in the books, and the Christmas season is upon us.  A friend posted on Facebook to remind us that not everyone has a happy holiday surrounded by family, love, and joy.  Good to remember that.  My Thanksgiving was very different than usual this year.  For the first time in 63 years, my mom wasn't there to take care of almost everything.  We missed her.  Between my sister and I  we managed to ge