Ten Resolutions (New Years)

Well it is that time of year when most of us decide to take stock in ourselves and shoot for some sort of fresh start or new beginning. There is nothing particularly sacred about the month of January but we human beings seem to invest certain times, events and persons with symbolic importance. The "new year" has that kind of symbolic importance, so with apologies to the Master Mason of the Texas Tradition within Churches of Christ R. L. Whiteside (who opined New Year's resolutions to be vain), I offer a few of my own resolutions.

1) I resolve to pray more and dispute less ... with a nod to Barton Stone

2) I resolve to make the most of every moment I have with Rachael and Talya

3) I resolve, as Tobias did for Sarah, to love Tifani with holy and pure love (see Tobit 8.4-8)

4) I resolve to guard my heart against bitterness, which I confess I have struggled with from
time to time over the last 2 years.

5) I resolve to take better care of myself for myself and those whom I love

6) I resolve to finish my biography of K. C. Moser THIS YEAR

7) I resolve to seek to be a better disciple of Jesus Christ and student of the written Word
of God

8) I resolve to cultivate a true Christ-centered, non-denominational, and non-sectarian faith
to be truly kingdom focused

9) I resolve to enjoy more time off ... to integrate Sabbath rhythms into my life

10) I resolve to live within my means and reduce as much debt as possible this year

Well there you have my New Year's resolutions. I am going to stick them to my refrigerator to remind myself of these resolutions. I seek those who will help keep me on track. May your New Year be filled with God's amazing shalom.