EP 106: 10 New Year Resolutions We All Should Make

About this episode

In this episode, Jennifer Flanders shares ten New Year resolutions that everyone should consider for personal and spiritual growth.

I love the fresh start January represents, so I normally kick it off with a list of New Year’s resolutions as long as my arm. Some of my goals are specific and easily quantifiable: Walk a mile a day. Read a book a week. Get 7 hours of sleep a night. That way, even if I only walk 5-6 miles a week, read 3 books a month, or occasionally stay up late, I’ll still be better off than if I didn’t try to do those things at all. But some of my goals – the really challenging ones – take the form of more general reminders. Today I'm sharing ten such resolutions I think should be on everybody’s list. Show Notes VERSES CITED: Proverbs 16:9 - “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” Proverbs 19:21 - “Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.” Jeremiah 10:23 - “I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.” James 4:13-15 - “...you ought to say, 'If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.'” Proverbs 31:16 (Amp) – “She considers a [new] field before she buys or accepts it [expanding prudently and not courting neglect of her present duties by assuming other duties]….” Luke 1:37 - “…with…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Flanders

Topics covered

• New Year resolutions
• personal growth
• spirituality
• goal setting
• family life

Keywords

• New Year resolutions
• personal goals
• spiritual growth
• family
• homemaking

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 10:23, James 4:13-15, Proverbs 31:16, Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Proverbs 15:13

More episodes of LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living

• EP 112: Avoiding Alzheimer's: 9 Science-Backed Strategies · June 3, 2026 · 29 min
• EP 111: Are You Up for a Challenge? · April 29, 2026 · 11 min
• EP 110: Are You a Joyful Mother? · April 20, 2026 · 28 min
• EP 109: Does Your Marriage Need a Miracle? · March 10, 2026 · 13 min
• EP 108: How Can You Tell When You Need a Break? · February 13, 2026 · 28 min
• EP 107: Q&A - Passports, Prayers, Post-40 Pregnancy, and Purged Inboxes · January 14, 2026 · 22 min