As January’s days wane, so does the shiny newness of our New Year’s goals. Left with us in these cold, dull days are feelings that we haven’t made much progress. As we close our month long series on goals, it’s all about the follow through and finishing well. It’s All About the Follow Through Here …
Not many people enjoy chores. I’m one of them. Cooking and baking, yes, but the cleanup, not so much. A number of years ago, however, cleaning the kitchen had a profound impact on my life. Grieving losses in my life, I found cleaning the kitchen utterly joyless. I relished the cleanliness but had no desire to …
It only takes a gentle push. Just a whisper, really. One tip barely touches the next and soon they all collapse. Whether dominoes or our willpower towards a goal, the domino effect is real. If I don’t read my Bible, exercise, or eat right today, it becomes easier to slip up again tomorrow. It doesn’t …
Hope and change: two powerful words behind every resolution. Whether made on January 1 or another new beginning, we hope for better and resolve to change. But let’s not lose sight of where our ultimate hope resides by creating hope inspired goals. Resolutions are declarations to change. Change is difficult. It takes reflection, understanding ourselves …
Peace is one of the most elusive yet desired states of being. Whether we realize it or not, we all long for peace in us. Why do we crave comfort and familiar or play to our strengths? Because it’s comfortable and peaceful. But God grants us peace even in the uncomfortable. He meets us in …