Have you read the answer from an online quiz, then, based on the result, decided the program must be flawed? At the end of December, I took an online quiz that promised to present the perfect biblical word for me to focus on this year. I thought about words my friends have chosen to study like peace, holiness, faithfulness, or an ouchy one—self-control. My quiz response this year? Create. A Puzzling Word Surely, the answer was wrong. Frankly, it didn’t sound as holy as my friends’ words. Maybe I should pick grace or faith or love? Create? Create what? I’m…
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work
Like most people, I made New Year’s resolutions for decades. Some of them lasted until April, and some of them . . . well, would you believe some ended January 2? Even with good intentions, the resolutions or promises we make to ourselves often disappear like wind-blown dandelion seeds. Do these resolutions sound familiar? Stop eating sugar. Exercise daily. Complete home projects. Volunteer to help others. Memorize Bible verses. All worthy objectives, right? Sure. There’s not a bad intention on the list. Then why don’t we achieve them? I can only speak for myself. 3 Reasons Why I Failed at…