I woke up this morning with hope. I felt good; what a great feeling to have first thing in the new year. I really feel this year is going to be a great year for me, and I honestly hope it will be an amazing year for you too. I just looked back and read my first blog post of 2010 and must say, it made me smile. You can read it yourself here if you’d like to be refreshed in the reality of God’s love for you: Relying On His Love
Below is a short exerpt from it:
“I don’t want to focus on trying to measure my faith this year, because perhaps I might convince myself I don’t have enough of it. This year I’m going to try to measure God’s love for me, because I’m convinced that His love will never be lacking.”
It’s interesting when I reflect on how I started last year compared to this year. The start of last year was actually quite a difficult year for me. I was really struggling with my health (I have exzema, that went crazy last year; but it’s much better now, thank God) and also with trying to adapt to life in Germany, and wondering why on earth God led me to become an English language teacher here and not a preacher, full-time writer, or something along those lines (I’ll be blogging a bit more about this later). Needless to say, I started last year feeling quite weak, but nonetheless confident in the truth that God’s power is make perfect in my weakness. God was, as always, faithful.
Although I certainly had some struggles, it was also an amazing year; I had my first book published, and also wrote the first draft of my debut novel, as well as two other gospel books I hope to see published this year. I also managed to keep up the pace of three comics a week; and I’ll continue this year with the comics and see where it all goes. Some are asking the if Pastor Moses ‘get it‘ this year? Well, only time will tell I guess.
Oh, and as I’m sure you’ve already realised, I redesigned my website (again!). I hope you like it (if so, let me know, I’d love to hear your feedback).
This year I hope to connect with you all in a more personal way. I’ll be spending more time on my site here connecting with people who comment, as well as looking at ways to help support the community of grace bloggers out there who are also doing a great job sharing the love of God.
So, as this is my first post of the year, I’d like to say “Happy New Year!” I don’t want my blog to be a monologue this year; I’m actually really keen to hear hear more of your thoughts/ideas/ramblings 
Hope you enjoyed Searching for Grace in 2010, and super excited to continue the journey with you all in 2011.
Blue skies,
Mick
Hey Mick, I wish you all the best for your book projects. You have such a gift to convey truth with words. It’s amazing. Many people will be blessed once your booksales take off. This is my wish for you in 2011.
Many blessings
Thanks Juma
I’m glad to hear you enjoy my writing. I do hope it is a blessing and enjoyment to those who read my blog/books.
What do you think of the new look website?
HAPPY NEW YEAR Mick!
Your website, the comics and Pastorman now, have been such a blessing to me!
Yes, let’s focus on God’s love! I TOTALLY will give a LEAP this year into the Hands of Love!
I like the new look
HAPPY NEW LEAP to YOU too!
For the Kingdom and the King!
Haha, love your enthusiasm Bela. Awesome
For the Kingdom of Love and the King of Love indeed! Woohooo!
YAY!!
Yaaaahooooooooo
A small FYI: Due to the upgrade to my website, not all the comics in my archive are currently available. I hope to upload them all again today (Jan 2) and should be all available within the next few hours.
I’m so happy to see you opening up more, Mick. You have a wonderful heart for God that finds multiple ways to share it with others. May you find all kinds of blessings through your journey this year.
I have started a new journey myself. A group I call Journey to Peace where I am amazed at all that God is showing me so far. It may just be the start of my own book!
Just checked out one of your posts Jen; great thoughts. I hope you enjoy writing and sharing this year also (just joined your facebook group page as well
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Nice job on the new website Mick…really enjoyed getting a spiritual lift and a laugh in one comic strip…carry on!!
Thanks Garry. Glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the comics. I’m looking forward to continuing the comic this year; I think I’ll also be introducing a few more characters. If you’ve got any ideas, let me know
Hope everyone has an amazing start to the year!