Nine New Years Resolutions for 2009

1. Be a better christian
I really hope this always stays on my new years resolutions because this is what its all about.  If I can't be a christian (in the Biblical sense) then being a preacher doesn't matter. 
2. Be a better teacher
I work a lot on being a better preacher and better at other parts of my ministry.  But honestly, I don't work hard enough on being a teacher, and that is really important because it is what I do most often.  If I put as much effort into my science class as I do into a sunday school lesson, l would be a much better teacher. 
3. Improve my posture (more)
This was on my list last year.  When I was in college and then throughout my time in New Hampshire I let my posture go to pot.  Lately it's been getting much better though, and on my last trip home many people commented positively on my posture, but I need to keep working on it.
4. Stop biting my fingernails (for good)
I actually managed to quit biting my fingernails this year.  I bought some Don't Bite It, a kind of clear nail polish that tastes as nasty as anything I have ever put in my mouth and it really worked, but what guy wants to wear nail polish, so I stopped using it and eventually started biting again, this year I do want to stop though and really stop.
5. Gain weight
I haven't gained a pound since I was in high school.  When I was in college they called me Auswich because I was so skinny, its time to start changing that.
6. Be more of a people person
I am really good with a computer and can hold my own with a group of people, but one on one I need some work.  I am really going to try to open up this year, smooth out a few more of my New England rough edges and be more social.
7. Read my Bible more
I actually opened Explore the Book the other day for the first time since college and I loved it.  I want to try to study a New Testament book and Old Testament book every month this year, I did this in December and November and I loved it.
8. Learn patience
I am probably the most impatient person I know and I really need to change that.
9. Be less cranky
Enough said I bite off more heads than the people who work at the peeps factory and it is not good.