It’s a simple question I’m asking myself. Every year I choose several books I want to read through in the new year. I’ll post a list later on. Reading is a huge part of it, but there are other things as well:
- exercise
- diet
- Spiritual habits
- learning experiences such as conferences (could be for your marriage, spiritual growth, leadership or otherwise)
- relationships (maybe you need to spend more time with certain people and less with others?)
- find a mentor
- be a mentor
- Other?
I’m asking the question of myself and would love to hear from you on what you will be doing in 2010 to GROW!
I do know this. It won’t happen by accident. It won’t happen without a plan. It won’t happen without intention.
So let’s have it, what are you going to do in 2010 to grow?
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Looks like I’ll be investing my kids’ inheritance in my master’s degree, which is in leadership/management. (Sorry, kids!) I’ll also be investing a lot of time there as well. I have been trying to eat better and exercise, but that’s an ongoing struggle. I am also committed to more personal retreat time, one-on-one with God, even if it’s a few hours. I spent one afternoon with God at the Oriental Buffet last month. We had a good time together :+) Good questions, Doug. Now ask me now and then how I’m doing, ‘kay?
I decided I’m going to get my body back in shape and so I’m going to run a marathon. I’m already signed up for the class.
(I was also very inspired by CIY’s latest challenge cards–http://roadcrew.ciy.com/move/)
My plan usually involves reading too. Because of the seminary, I will likely let the school determine what my reading list will look like though =P
I have an audio Bible that my girlfriend gave me last year for Christmas, and I have been listening to it a lot lately. I love to read, but having more of God’s Word in my life is always a goal. The audio Bible has been a great way to “read” more of God’s Word.
One of my goals is to learn how to cook. I don’t want to be a chef or anything, but it’s so much healthier and cheaper to cook for yourself. I have been doing okay, but I am hoping to experiment and learn more in the following year.