A Change of Address

My blog is moving! This blog is getting a new address and a new name:

In Search of the Perilous Realm

I've already imported all the posts and comments, so it should feel like the same book with a different cover. The "old path, new feet" theme was a quick middle-of-the-semester I-want-a-blog-and-I-want-it-now idea, and now that I've had time over the break to actually give thought to the subject, I've decided a change is in order.

As of now I am no longer posting at this address, and eventually I will be deleting it. Change your bookmarks, if any of you overkindly souls have gone so far as to have me bookmarked.

Happy New Year!

In my reading this morning I came across this passage from Psalm 4 which seems befitting for the start of the new year.

Many people say, "Who will show us better times?"
     Let the smile of your face shine on us, Lord.
You have given me greater joy
     than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.

I will lie down in peace and sleep,
     for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

I love this. It is at once a prayer for blessing, a song of thanksgiving, and an expression of trust. As the year beings we are all hoping for better days, days of peace and plenty. The psalmist directs us to God, who is the foundation of all our hopes. He gives thanks for last year's blessings, and reminds us that we are blessed whether or not we've had an abundant harvest, because we have been given life and love by our God. Finally, he reaffirms our trust in God by reminding us to rest, to keep Sabbath with God, because it is God who keeps us safe, whether we wake or sleep.

Have a blessed new year, everyone!