DEBNAM Dr. Carla

The weight of the world’s challenges has caused some of us to become down and distressed, upset and anxious or fed up and angry. We are tired and even frustrated with what we feel is inequality, injustice, and a lack of sensitivity to our needs and desires as people of God. We are witnessing reactions from persons, some good and some bad, but no matter what your thoughts are on our political or spiritual climate be encouraged because God has the final say. The fallout may be in its infancy, or we may be on a downward slope of uncertainty in our communities, country, and world. The message of hope for us all is that it’s not over. The circumstances may appear to be unusual no matter where you find yourself at this time. Those on the margins and in the mainstream may believe that things are at a breaking point or have calmed down. People may even feel numb regarding what may or may not be happening because of