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In a Spiritual Rut? Explore What Ignited You Before Your Zeal Went Stale
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This resolution speaks directly to being in a spiritual rut. Further, it points to our recurring need for revival of personal dedication and zeal. While reflecting on Edwards 42nd resolution, my own testimony came to mind. Something else that stands out about this resolution is that Edwards notes a date in it. That date…
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When Developing Character, Seek to Be a “Faithful Man to be Found”
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At its core, the Year of Listening Up is about developing character. It’s an annual project that’s an outgrowth of a book I wrote for my daughters, largely centered on the same ambition. Since Edwards made developing character a primary goal of his life, it made great sense to review his resolutions, thereby making…
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Heavenly Reward and Our Greater Capacities for Happiness
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We often speak of a heavenly reward. It’s usually said in relation to the phrase “you can’t take it with you.” The “it” in this case is all the stuff we acquire in life. Our homes, cars, clothes, gadgets, toys… even our money. This stuff is stuff we gather, collect, and hoard. Some of…
