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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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Have Prayerful Confidence that God Works in You and in the World
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When it comes to prayerful confidence, most think in the context of God’s willingness to answer. However, we must keep mindful of our own actions and intentions. To that end, I can’t count the times I’ve failed to make a prayer I told someone I would. Or the times I’ve been less than half-hearted…
