Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: New Year’s resolutions

New Beginnings and New Hope

“I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty.…

January 1, 2023
Just for Today (Not a Whole Year)

It is easier and more productive to live “just for today” or “one day at a time” than to try to commit to a year or lifetime of change.

January 2, 2022
2021 In Review: God Is In Control; I Am Not

In this post, I take a look back at the last year. One big lesson is that there are so many things we cannot control. We need to put our trust in God.

December 31, 2021
New Beginnings

Is God calling you to expect new beginnings in 2021?

January 17, 2021
2020: A Year of Vision

Maybe, as you are reading this and beginning a new year, you sense that God is calling you to something greater than the usual New Year’s resolutions in 2020. Perhaps He is calling you to bring your hopes, dreams, and visions to Him, align them with His vision for your life, and allow His wisdom…

January 1, 2020
Resolving to Follow Christ in the New Year

As I write, the year 2017 is approaching its end. Many people are writing down their New Year’s resolutions. Although I usually quip that my New Year’s resolution is to avoid making New Year’s resolutions, I must admit that there is some value to this tradition. Many of us can think of ways we would like to improve our lives.…

December 31, 2017
Setting Goals

The new year is now a little less shiny. The sparkly sheen has now worn off one week in. People are no longer saying “Happy New Year” (well, one person said that to me today, but she did not see me last week). Many people have already broken their New Year’s resolutions. I have kept…

January 8, 2011