2008 In Review - 2009 New Year's Resolutions from Christian Artists

• What was the most important thing God taught you this year?
  "How to better manage my finances and make incredibly smart investment decisions to sustain my family in times of economic crisis."
• What is your New Year's Resolution for 2009?
  "Become wiser to live better!"
• How long did your resolutions for 2008 last?
  "I didn't make any for 2008. I didn't want to make commitments that I couldn't keep."

"...to be content for an entire year.  I love having dreams and goals, but sometimes those dreams make you ungrateful for what you have now."

• Noah Hayden - "...be more diligent with my homework and work harder in school."
• David Horner - "...to become an even better drummer!"
• Michael Powers - "...to work super hard at improving my craft of bass playing."
• Anthony Barthel - "...to read my Bible more and spend more time with God."
• Isaac Alling - "...not to make New Years Resolutions."

1. "God showed me so much this year. I think the best thing God has showed me is how to be more fearless for God, and speak out what I believe."
2. "My New Year's resolution for 2009 is a big question mark. I usually don't decide until New Year's Eve."
3. "My resolution two years ago was to not drink carbonation and I've kept it. I still haven't had carbonation."

1. "To not let anyone else's opinion on how I look affect my perspective on life. He has also taught me to listen to Him through hard decisions in my life."
2. "My New Year's Resolution for 2009 is to love unconditionally even though it will be hard sometimes and to not gossip about other people because I know how hurtful it can be. God's Word says to treat others as you would like to be treated."
3. "My New Year's Resolution from last year was no carbonation or caffeine and lasted for about 7 months!"

1. "This year I learned to trust in God. My favorite verse is Phillipians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I learned that if I open my heart to God and always give my best effort, anything is possible."
2. "My New Year's Resolution for 2009 is to worship God more openly and freely."
3. "I have to admit that my 2008 New Year's Resolution only lasted about 6 months!"

• What was the most important thing God taught you this year?

  "God has opened my eyes in a new way this year being a newlywed. When I think that I'm totally in control and have a handle on it, that's when God kicks me and lets me know to fully hand over every situation that I face. It's then I find His peace and joy covering me."

• What is your Resolution for 2009? How long did your '08 resolution last?

  "I'm not sure if I've ever really made/kept a new year's resolution in my life! Come on, how can I guy that forgets his OWN lyrics remember to stay on course with a new year's resolution? I'm going to try to cut sodas out for as long as possible. Every tour we go on, I do it so why not continue? Man, I love Mountain Dew..."

• What was the most important thing God taught you this year?

  "To trust His sovereignty and provision. For months, we had our house up for sale in the toughest housing market we've seen. We felt that God wanted us to move closer to our church, but we couldn't sell the house. We learned to remain confident in His will and timing, no ours."

• What is your Resolution for 2009?

  "I don't do resolutions. I would keep one for about five minutes before forgetting about it (I have a poor memory). I will encourage those that are blessed with a good memory to make the best of the New Year, whether it is excercising, eating healthier or reading more. Whatever the case, God can use that time to begin a new road on your journey to Jesus."

"...to look for more opportunities to share the gospel with the people around me."