January Update

Thank you for holding me accountable.
There is something about putting your goals out and letting others know.
Most of you would not ask probably and are too far away to check up on me,
but you have encouraged me to greater diligence this month.
I am still far from where I want to be, but I am encouraged to see progress.

Personal Goals

Blog at least 3 times a week  (you all can attest to this one)

Develop (and use) a Prayer Journal to be more focused in prayer by February. 
(was encouraged to use 3x5 cards - just put together yesterday and am excited)

Read through the Bible in the year. (On track)

Memorize 24 Psalms (1-24) - 2 per month.  (Psalm 1 and 2)

Review/Rememorize - James, I - II Thessalonians, I-II Peter, II Timothy, Galatians, Jude (1 per month).
(not as far as I wanted, but Galatians 1-2 are reviewed)

Memorize I,II,III John (remaining months after reviewing others).

Exercise 4 days per week.

Meet step goals daily.

Learn Hebrew Using Rosetta Stone program - 4 lessons a week - 2 years.
(I've failed this one in previous years)
(Started strong with 41 lessons done in January)

Read 12 books (1 per month) emphasizing American History and Missionary biographies.
(Read 1 1/2 - One on Encouragement and one on George Washington)

Family Goals

Help encourage, format, and edit hubby's commentary on the book of Isaiah.
(suffered a little, but we are getting our rhythm back)

Walk at least 4 miles together each week.  (sometimes 2-3 times)

Be done with regular housekeeping by the time hubby comes home each day. (Improvement seen)

Ministry Goals

Write 1 card to a college student each week.  (3 cards, 4 happy mails, 14 local Hershey snowmen)

Write one note of thanks or appreciation each week (in the home, at church, in the community).
(4 for the month)

Entertain in our home at least once a month for a meal.  (got in 2)

Find a place of ministry.
(we are seeing how narrow minded we have been in this area - 
right now we are focusing on encouragement for others)

Home Goals

Continue developing a useful meal/recipe book - Reorganize it monthly.  (Failed!)

Work to organize and declutter 5 home areas - 2 under bed areas, 2 closets, and 1 shed.