whether you are a glass half full or glass half empty type of person, we can look at this time of year as being the winding down of 2012 or the wind up of 2013. however you look at it, it's a pivotal time. we just celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ and next it will be time to celebrate the birth of baby new year. so where have we been and where are we going? well, we have seen many things in the past year, a lot of bad things and some good things. the problems are in where we are going, fiscal cliff is coming, another four years of a failed administration, climbing crime rates, tax rates, unemployment, entitlement and spending out of control. there are some silver linings though, we have probably the most enlightened citizenry than we have had in decades and if we put our trust in God, we will make it through. I pray tonight for everyone in the greatest country on earth and for God's promised land of Israel, that we stay safe through these troubling times and that the people finally turn back to the Lord for guidance and strength. we have weathered the storm before thanks to Him and we will do it again. Merry Christmas to you and have a Happy New Year!