This is not an aspiration. It is not something that you reach for and hope you achieve, not one of those cross-your-fingers-and-hope-it-works-out kind of things.
Connections 01.01.2023: Beginning a New Year
December 25, 2022 by
Jesus’s life began in great drama. His earthly parents rushed to be counted for the census only to get stuck in Bethlehem as Mary started having labor pains.
A View from the Pew: Watch Night Services
December 29, 2021 by
We could use a Watch Night service right about now. If ever a New Year’s Eve called for a Watch Night Service, this is it.
Praying for a New Year… Literally
January 13, 2021 by
Is it over yet? Are we there yet? I didn’t want to open my eyes until it was safe. Is the year 2020 gone?
Be a Poet for the New Year
January 11, 2017 by
Earlier this month many of us joined a gym, bought exercise clothes, and stocked the pantry with quinoa. We decided to de-clutter our lives once and for all. We planned to try Marie Kondo’s method of picking up every object we own and giving away whatever does not bring us joy.
A View from the Pew: New Year’s Resolutions for Churchgoers
January 19, 2016 by
We are psychologically and spiritually drawn to opportunities to make a fresh start, and though we tend to make the same pledges year after year, there is value in trying.
Formations 01.10.2016: Refreshing Traditions
January 3, 2016 by
The New Year is our chance to start over in every aspect of our lives. People want to begin the year knowing that they can hope for good health, prosperity, happiness, and success for the next twelve months.
In Pursuit of the Spirit: A New Year’s Practice
January 13, 2015 by
I don’t like New Year’s resolutions. Nope, never mind, that’s a lie. I love New Year’s resolutions. I relish the opportunity to dream about beginning new habits that will eventually shape me into a new, improved version of myself.
Thrive: Words of Promise – Amy Shorner-Johnson
December 29, 2014 by
As you look forward toward a new year, what are your hopes and dreams? While I am not a person who typically makes resolutions, I am always grateful for some time to reflect on the year.