Happy New Year! Thanksgiving has come and gone. You might have recalled some highlights from 2025. Trips you've taken, time you've spent with family and friends, favorite accomplishments. Remember and celebrate the highlights.
Christmas has come and gone. We remember the baby born in a manger who was so much more than that. God himself, became flesh and blood to dwell among us, to bring the kingdom of heaven to earth, to teach us how to live and to save us from our sins.
As you look forward to 2026, you might be thinking about what you want to accomplish. You might have resolutions like get in shape, lose weight, go back to school, or take a trip.
Before you decide what you want to accomplish, think about who you want to become. Jesus had a few thoughts about this.
The apostle Paul suggests making the most of your time by being filled with the Spirit. It's a two-step process. First, agree with God that you have said and done things that don't please him. Second, thank Christ for giving you a fresh start. Ask him to make you the kind of person he wants you to be.