Have you ever considered choosing one single word to describe your expectation for a whole year? A few years ago I chose the word Joy. I wanted my year to be characterized by Joy. Today as I attended a meeting of coaches on the Eastside in Redmond, several coaches shared their words for this year.

For as long as I can remember, I have loved maps. I don’t know why. I’m fascinated by them. I’m not talking about street maps (although I’ve got great memories of driving across the country with our AAA TripTik Travel Planner in my hands and reading all the details to my dad of what was ahead.)

Do you dream of the future? Do you picture a reality that’s different than what you experience today? I’ve been dreaming lately of a different future for the Church. A future that I believe is based on the mission of Jesus.

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Believe it or not, there’s a lot of similarities between making disciples and taking a hot yoga class!

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Have you ever wanted to write a book?

Have you stopped to take current measurements as you start the new year? This is an incredibly important and valuable thing to do.

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gives His disciples His prime directive:

How often do you reflect on your life, goals, and progress?