I’ve had more than ten days to think about resolutions for 2008 and if I put it off any longer the year will no longer be new. I’m only making two, but both are aimed at long-term life approach rather than short-term accomplishments.
Build more structure into my supplication struggle.
In assessing 2007 I mentioned my lackluster labor in […]
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Though apparently not everyone agrees, I think the new year provides a perfect opportunity to examine if there are lifestyle changes or attitude adjustments necessary to better enjoy the process (and make progress in Christlikeness). Especially in light of Ecclesiastes 9:7-10, if we’re eating our bread with dissatisfaction and dressing down and wasting life with […]
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The last couple years I’ve made resolutions, posted them publicly, then reviewed my progress publicly as well. This is good accountability especially since there are some significant consequences of breaking resolutions even though it’s so easy to do.
We are always to be progressing in our devotion to Christ and good resolutions are made with that […]
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There is good reason and good hope for making commitments to increase your devotion to Christ this year. I don’t know what resolutions toward devotion you need to make, but even if you have failed at every resolution you’ve ever made, let Mr. Spurgeon1 encourage you that God loves to draw His children near when […]
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These are small, personal resolutions. There is nothing here about changing the world, at least immediately. But though they are small, I know they are vital for the sake of increasing my devotion and that will transform my life as husband, father, and shepherd.
Less fiddling.
To “fiddle” is to touch or fidget with something in a […]
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While the making and breaking of New Year’s Resolutions can be the epitome of vanity and meaninglessness, and even though most resolutions are typically temporal and banal, I think there is something constructive for Christians in considering the progress of their faith and then making commitments to pursue Christ in specific ways.
Spiritual transformation and progress is […]
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With only a few days remaining until 2007 it’s time to review my resolutions for 2006. Since I posted my them publicly it seems appropriate to review them likewise.
This review — and the accountability attached to it — is important because failing to keep our resolutions is not only easy, it is dangerous. So before I share my actual […]
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I hope it’s not too late to post my resolutions for 2006. I did mention them in my message on Sunday morning, but perhaps a public posting will do even more to keep them before me.
My resolutions are nothing like Edwards’ resolutions, though it is his example that encourages me to this end. […]
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