H appiness for the coming Year (Rom. 14:22; Jn. 14:15) A lways put God first in all decisions (Mt. 6:33; Jas. 4:15) P ray more often (1 Thess. 5:17; Jas. 5:16) P ut others’ needs ahead of your own (Gal. 6:10; 1 Tim. 5:16) Y oung people shouldn’t wait to convert (Eccl. 12:1; 2 Cor. 6:2) N ever give place to the Devil (1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 4:27) E very person you meet is a possible convert (Mt. 11:28-30; Rev. 22:17) W ear the Armor of God at all times (Eph. 6:11-17) Y our Soul is at stake (Rev. 2:10c; Jas. 5:19-20) E ternity in Heaven is your destination (Heb. 4:8-11) A ll authority is given to Jesus (Mt. 7:29; 28:18; Acts 4:12) R emember your brethren every day (1 Thess. 5:25; Gal. 6:10) If you keep these simple thoughts in your mind on a regular basis, you’ll do well for the New Year. Make sure you share these with others that you meet.

Introduction As December comes to a close, we always reminisce about the previous 12 months and look ahead to the dawning of a brand-new year! In addition, this time around, we look to a new decade beginning (technically it would start in 2021, but you can’t convince anyone of it). New Years mean a new beginning and an opportunity to change something about who you are or, maybe, what you are. Resolutions and Other Lies Every year we make the same resolutions: I’m going on a diet, I’m going to travel more, I will be more outgoing. And yet, just a few days later, we come to the realization that we were rash in our decisions and immediately fall back into routine. The diet is ruined by that extra piece of pie, traveling is out because of a dwindling bank account, being outgoing means having to go outside where *gasp* other people are. Instead of changing the physical aspect of your person, why not try the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspect?...