I know there have been some of you that have been reading this message. I understand that so many of us are now feeling the pinch of this failing economy, but take courage - this too will pass. Our Lord has promised never to forsake us, and that He will be with us unto the end. But we must make sure we are doing what is right in His sight, and this may be a time calling for us to take stock of what His purposes are according to His will.

May God's face shine upon His children and give us courage to endure according to His purposes. He is our strength and our redeemer! Blessed be the name of the Lord God, Jehovah - creator of heaven and earth and all that is in it, for His care rests with us always.

Mary, your words are timely and correct. We're still okay, but there have been pay cuts in my husband's office, and things could get very tough. I keep reminding myself that God has never left me alone, and He won't this time, either. Our son will start college in the fall of 2010; we hadn't planned on applying for scholarships, but it looks like we will be doing so now.