New Year, New Habits -- and a Renewed Heart

As the fresh calendar pages of 2026 invite us to start anew, many of us are already making our trusty list of resolutions. You know the usual suspects—“Eat fewer cookies,” “Work out more,” “Save money,” and my annual favorite: “Be kinder to drivers who don’t know how to use a turn signal.” Nothing wrong with those! But as followers of Jesus, we get to aim even higher—we can make spiritual resolutions that renew not just our habits, but our hearts.

Here are a few ideas to add to your list this year:

• Pray before you scroll. Before checking emails or opening social media each morning, take one quiet minute to thank God for the gift of a new day. It’ll set your heart in the right direction.
• Show up faithfully. Let’s make gathering each Sunday at Edgewood a sacred rhythm of life. When we worship and grow together, our faith deepens and our community strengthens.
• Stay rooted in Scripture. Whether it’s a verse a day, a gospel a month, or our church reading plan—open your Bible and let God speak to you daily.
• Extend grace freely. When someone frustrates you (and they will), pause and ask, “How can I respond in a way that shows Jesus instead of my impatience?”

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:13–14 that we should forget what is behind and press on toward what is ahead. The good news is that God’s mercies are brand new—not only on January 1st, but every single morning.
So yes, go ahead and hit that gym, drink more water, or even clean out that garage. But let’s also commit as an Edgewood family to grow spiritually—to lean in closer to Jesus and to each other.

May 2026 be a year where our resolutions draw us nearer to Christ and make His love visible in Edmonds, Lynnwood, and beyond.