According to a new Lifeway Research survey that examined what Americans focus on at the start of a new year, health, faith and finances are the three most common topics of New Year’s Resolutions.
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3 Resolutions to End This Year and Begin the Next
Years ago, a dear friend quoted Jesus’ call to give others “a cup of water in my name” (Mark 9:41 NIV) and remarked that we often focus on the water or the name, but seldom both. How can we do both? Let’s consider three “resolutions” as ways to end this year and begin the next.
Forgiveness and Gratitude Are the New Year's Resolutions That Will Actually Lead to Happiness
Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks has a terrific article in The Atlantic titled, “New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually Lead to Happiness.” After surveying literature regarding our typical difficulties in keeping resolutions for the new year, he determines that “the key to success is positive motivation.” Then he identifies the two motivations that most lead to happiness: forgiveness and gratitude.
Want to Read through the Entire Bible This Year? John Piper Explains How to do It
Many Christians have made New Year’s resolutions to read through the entire Bible this year, but how do you begin such a task? Pastor John Piper recently offered some help.
Church Elder and Missionary Gives Prophetic Word on Year 2018
Bill Yount, an elder and home missionary at Bridge of Life Church in Hagerstown, Maryland has said he believes the world is going to change in major ways in 2018, and God is about to do big things.
