Do we Christians need New Year’s resolutions to make improvements in our lives? Or should we be into “spiritual disciplines” to make our lives better? I ask because several Christian authors claim our spiritual growth (or formation) depends on the rigorous practice of spiritual disciplines, and they quote Paul in 1 Corinthians 9 and 1 Timothy [...]
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A New Year dawns and with it a determined resolve to get our spiritual lives in shape, as well. Echoes of 1 Timothy 4:7 come to mind, perhaps, when Paul told Timothy, “Train yourself to be godly.” Ah yes, we say to ourselves, it’s time to get rid of those embarrassing spiritual cobwebs and get [...]
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Where do New Year’s resolutions fit in with Christianity? Is willpower a part of our Christian walk? Is strict self-discipline a part we play in our sanctification? If so, wouldn’t the New Year be a good time to get a grip on ourselves, resolve some niggling problems at last, and make a determined effort at [...]
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