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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions
I sat on the corner chair in my bedroom with my journal open, feet tucked up on the seat, ready to reflect on the year and write the list for 2019 “New Year’s Resolutions.” But something felt unsettling, even anxious. Do you ever feel stressed when thinking about making plans for the future? Then this post will help. WHY DO WE MAKE RESOLUTIONS? Do we make resolutions for the new year because “me and only me” are responsible for who I become like the best-selling author, Rachel Hollis says? No. We make plans because it helps us move forward in following Jesus and making a difference in the world—whether that…
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A New Year Needs More than Resolutions
If it didn’t work last year then it most likely won’t work this year either. Last year I resolved to overcome at least this one weakness. I failed. Every year we work on the same old bad habits hoping this will be the year that we can become resolute enough to really conquer that stubborn habit, sin, or physical flaw. I could be the poster child for setting New Year Resolutions. I’ve been making them for the last 50 years. As teachers we know that practice makes perfect, right? So you can imagine that after 50 years of attacking the same problem with the same solution of self will and…
