'08 into '09!

I'm not going to lie - 2008 has been a great year for me! I've had to make some sacrifices, but i can definitely see the hand of God on my life, my family and my finances. I've seen miracle after miracle and heard God's voice so clearly through the most unlikely characters. I've been able to see God work through me in a ministry to inspire many teens to reach this world for Christ. I've been allowed to speak to men, women and teens from all over the world each and every week. I've been able to begin schooling again and had people go out of there way to see to it that it's not a burden for me. All you'd have to do is look over my blogs from the past year to see all the wonderful things that have gone on! God has been - and has not stopped - being good to me.

And now, we move into a new year and i have to tell you that i am extremely OPTIMISTIC! I'm optimistic about my personal life. I'm optimistic about the future of the church that i work at. I'm optimistic about my family and little Xander who's on his way. I'm optimistic about this nation. But most of all, i'm optimistic that God is going to move in my life in some awesome way. And, i want you to know, that this is something i want you to be optimistic about too. God desires to move in your life in a great way - you just have to allow him the access. Open your heart and mind to God today and watch what 2009 looks like!

Well, anyways, I thought you'd like a couple goals for my year. I won't bore you with an exhaustive list, but here's a couple you can hold me accountable for!

1. Hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and then climb out (notice i had to add the last part!)
2. Run a 5K race
3. Read more books this year than last
4. Read more books out of the Bible this year than last
5. Finish 6 college courses this year
6. Blog on a consistent basis
7. Pay off all of my debt
8. Sell a house in Ohio
9. Spend more time in prayer this year than last
10. Get stronger - mentally and physically!

There it is! Have a great year and i hope to see you back...

GP
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