opening face-off

this is the beginning. a new year. the entire future lies before us. what we make of it is largely up to us. we can't control everything - why would we want to? but we can - and must - control how we respond. every situation is an opportunity to do what's right; to do what we ought to, and to love one another as He has loved us. this blog will attempt to add value to the reader's (and author's) life through lessons learned and things heard. we are taught to test everything and retain what is good. this blog will try to echoback that which is good. peace be with you.