Welcome to 2017!

A new day, a new week, a new year, all at once. New Years fell on a Sunday this year, kicking off a brand everything! But today is Monday, January 2nd, 2017, and I've taken a few minutes to sit down at the computer and type up a few thoughts.

2016. It was a good year. A growing year. A year that has taught me a lot. It has challenged me, stretched me. It has allowed me to look at what God has been teaching me. It was a year to consider my priorities, and think through what God has been showing me.

So as I step into 2017, I do so with excitement and anticipation. 2017 will be a year of change. Good change. Change I think I have been ready for, but have been avoiding for a long time.

2017.

Here we go.

It's time to get this year started. It's time to walk in faith and watch what God does. 2017 is going to be fun!

- jay

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Jay Higham is a veteran youth worker of over 25 years; having worked with students in the local church and Christian camping settings. Jay is currently the Student Ministry Director at Hickory Church, located in Western PA. Jay has been married to Amy for 20 years. Together, they are raising 5 kids, (4 boys and 1 girl). Jay is an aspiring author, blogger, speaker, a vlogger, and social media junkie. He is passionate about student ministry, family ministry, and training youth workers to love and serve their students with passion and excellence.