Yikes.. In the blink of an eye it's the second week of the new year and new decade already. Quite scary. Scary because that means CNY and therefore Mueller is almost upon us. Scary because there are so many things to be done for work. Scary because Agapella has yet to know what is in store for us this year. And yet, it shouldn't be scary because He is already there. As He's already shown us, He has guided us in the preparations each step of the way thus far and He is already ahead of us on opening night. He is ahead of me at work, and He knows exactly what Agapella will embark on this year. And anyway, what's the point of worrying because we can only live one day at a time.

The opening sermon of the year asked 3 questions: What is my view of the future in terms of the world, the church, and also my spiritual life? And in some ways i find it hard to answer that last question. How do i know i'm growing spiritually? It's so much easier to chart physical growth. But how about spiritual growth? May we not just be growing older each day but also more mature in the faith.