How to make New Year’s resolutions
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“Resolutions have yielded a mixed bag of successes and flops over the course of Christian history.” - BPNews
Christmas in July . . . and August
Last year at this time I wrote a column about the concept of taking time during this final week of the year (or, if you still need it, the first week of January) to plan for the new year.
This period has become quite meaningful to me, and I have grown to love the idea of investing time in reading, reflecting, scheduling, goal setting and generally preparing for the year ahead.
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Ten Prayers for the New Year
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“2021 was a year filled with trials and troubles for many. Let’s start this next one on our knees.” - CToday
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God Is Merciful: Reflections on 2020
I feel like I’m way out of sync. For me, 2020 was a year of unexpected blessing. Though some of what follows is probably in the category of self-indulgent (and boring) oversharing, I mostly mean it as an expression of thankfulness for undeserved mercies.
Work & Tech
In 2020, my work conditions improved a lot, as did the commute (home office!). At the same time, my work relationships—my connectedness to my peers—also improved, the reverse of what’s supposed to happen in a work-from-home dynamic.
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Rejoicing in the New Year
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“Třanovský knew something about suffering. He lived during the devastating Thirty-Year War, was imprisoned once, exiled twice, and forced to move several times. Three of his children died, and both he and the people under his care suffered the consequences of wars, pillaging, and pestilence. He was bedridden and in pain for eight months before going to meet his Savior.” - Ref21
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A Week to Reflect
This is the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day and, through the years, I have learned how valuable this time at the end of the year really is. It allows us to evaluate and to look forward. While we can never truly plan the future (Jas. 4:13-14), attempting to prepare for it can be a wonderfully enriching experience.
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2021 Bible Reading Plans
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“Whether you are looking to complete the Bible in a year or focus on different books and themes, we hope these [more than a dozen] plans will be of great help to you, your family, and your church.” - Ligonier
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What to Do in a Tumultuous 2019
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“Just about every year has been a rough one for God’s people. His word is given for such a time as these. We need to keep the main things the main things.” - Cripplegate
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