When trying to bring about lasting change in our lives, there has to come a point where we take the next step.  In other words, good intentions are not enough.  “I intend to be a better husband in the New Year” or “I want to grow in my faith in 2014” or “I need to get a handle on my finances this next year.”  Each of these are wonderful statements, but it takes more than talk to bring about change.

Often what is missing is a clear next step that will intentionally head us toward the desired destination.  Here at Crossroads we have some Next Steps that we’ve designed for the New Year to lead people in desired directions.  Here’s the list so far:

• Starting Point – a class for new believers of basic principles of faith
• 21 Days of Fasting – starts Jan 1 to engage with God through sacrifice
• Daily Bible Reading – plans available online
• Night of Prayer – Jan 8 join together for an hour of prayer for 2014
• Ignite Your Spiritual Potential – class to discover your spiritual gifts
• Financial Peace University – Learn to better manage your finances
• GriefShare – Recovery & healing from loss
• DivorceCare – Recovery & healing from divorce or separation
• Matthew – a class to study this book of the Bible
• How to Study the Bible – a class to better understand the Bible
• LifeGroup – join a small group in 2014

As you can see, we have quite a few next steps available to anyone who wants to really move forward in faith.  Look over the list.  Decide what your next step(s) should be.  Then, get signed up and committed to do it!

I love progress, and so I hope you will take advantage of at least one of these Next Steps in the New Year.