Throughout my life, I have found it necessary to take a step back from time to time and examine whether my life is aligned with what I say I believe.  Does my behavior really match my values or am I simply giving lip service to God? (Matt. 15:8)  I’m still learning a lot about myself, but one thing I know for sure, I am prone to wander which makes it that much more important to do some personal assessment.  The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to do just that.

It seems that for me, I often default to “middle of the road.”  It could be in my prayer life, in my Bible reading, or even the “unspiritual” aspects of life like eating healthy and exercising.  There is something that continues to draw me to comfort, apathy, & lukewarm living.  All too often, I stay there far too long before I even realize what I...