Emphasis Preaching Journal
Before too long we will...
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Before too long we will start thinking about New Year's resolutions. Many of us make them. Few of us really keep them. Those are temporary resolutions for the most part. They usually involve credit card spending, gluttonous eating habits, or moderation in gambling. There are, however, some things we need to put in the past and forget about. If we have not been faithful to ourselves in the spiritual disciplines, we need to put the guilt behind us. Then we can press forward with new hope and courage. The apostle Paul was a spiritual giant, but he, too, struggled with the day-