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This year I am committing to a few things that I hope and pray will make me a better and more faithful Christ-Follower, husband, father, church planter and friend.

With new year’s resolutions, I try not to set myself up for failure. I aspire to things that are achievable with diligence, beneficial to my soul and those around me and practical in nature. So, here are my resolutions:

Resolution #1

Read the Bible in it’s entirety–the New Testament and Psalms both twice.
As I do this (here is the unique part of this resolution) I will journal my thoughts, questions and commentary in the margins of the ESV Journaling Bible and then keep this for my oldest son, J.J.
I will save this for a special occasion (e.g., graduation, wedding, etc.) and then give it to him. It will be something that only I can do and no money can purchase this anywhere. I hope to do this for each of my three children. Ideally, I will do this in a new Bible each year.
Also I plan to do the same with Banner of Truth’s “The Valley of Vision.”

Resolution #2

Spend more time in extended sessions of prayer–listening more to the still, quite voice of the Spirit.
My soul longs for this but my schedule tries to kill this. I must do this.
As a part of this I want to learn more of the Holy Spirit and His work in my life.

Resolution #3

Be more intentional with my family time. I have grown so much in this area of my life. I cherish being a husband and a father. It is the coolest hobby in the world. Who knew that fatherhood could be (and must be) more fun than snowboarding, hunting, basketball or football?!?! I love it!
Well, here is detail for this resolution. I want to spend more quality time with my extended family this year. After seeing two grandparents admitted to nursing homes last week, Jill and I are experiencing the brevity of life. Our loved ones will not be here with us forever. So, I plan to capitalize on my family moments more this year than ever before.

Thanks for reading.
Grace and Peace.

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