“As for us, we cannot help speaking about (and showing you) what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:20

Okay, so let’s begin with, “I agree, one hundred forty-seven is far too many photographs for one post!”

But this is the only practical way to – visually – tell the story of 2025. So much happened, from international travel to completing and moving into our house to Rebekah’s second attempt at retirement to vacations with the children to extra trips to Florida and more.

I will caption all the photographs, but the best approach is to simply scroll through, at a good clip, so that the visual impact of the photography – spread out over the course of the year – will wash over you. And hopefully make you smile.

Peace and more peace, and especially for those who have been struggling with a difficult 2025. Remember, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

– DEREK