I’m a crazy person at the beginning of each year. I LOVE to make resolutions every time January comes around, and I usually fill an entire sheet of paper with them.

As such a passionate goal setter, I’m prone to ask others about their resolutions, only to get a lot of blank stares and goofy “you’re crazy” looks. So if you’re a goal setter too, please send me your goals and your thoughts on mine, which I’ve shared below:

2011 Initiatives

Stay in Shape:

• Exercise 2x per week (and lose weight to 140 lbs)
• 7+ Day Detox starting January 17^th
• Eat Healthier: 2 pieces of fruit/day and regulate sugar intake: DrP., Ice Cream, candy
• Bi-monthly 5k’s or Triathlons: Blackland Tri, Cooper Clinic Tri, Tulsa Run 5k

Lead the Home in Spiritual Growth:

• Regular Prayer on Sat or Sun
• Regular Bible Study and Journaling
• Special Worship Opportunities, concerts
• Better Discussion regarding our spiritual lives
• More romance of my wife

Travel:

• Big Bend Camping Trip (Spring Break)
• Possibly Northeast: Dean and Corbie and Liberty University
• Possibly West Cost: Derrick in Seattle and/or Lindy in San Diego
• Weekend Getaways: Chicago, TX B&B, Houston

DTS:

• Complete Thesis
• Internship at Church
• Teach a Lay Institute Class

Church/Service:

• Victim Relief
• Complete Application Process with Missions Agency
• Read through Operation World

Finances:

• Sell house in ATL
• Give more money outside of the tithe
• Try to motivate a cheaper and more giving Christmas with family

Personal Growth:

• Regular Personal Bible Reading through Chronological Bible
• Regular Reading in the Original Languages
• Solitude: Periodic Days of Reflection, Personal Hiking Trip
• Read the Quran
• Attend the Willow Creek Leadership Summit

Books:

• Decision Points
• Bill Bryson
• 3 Missions Books