That quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year’s can feel strange. We rest. We think. We replay the past year — sometimes with joy, sometimes regret. This message is about reflection — not guilt, not pressure — but honest growth. Because when we don’t reflect, we repeat. And the cracks we ignore in our character, stress, or ego often follow us into the next season.
If you want to step into the new year more grounded and intentional, this talk will guide you through simple reflection that leads to real change — not more hustle.
0:00 – When “Normal” Life Is Secretly Wrecking You
4:12 – Jesus, the Pharisees, and the Danger of Spiritual Drift
9:45 – Small Compromises That Slowly Sabotage Your Soul
15:22 – How Hypocrisy Grows in the Dark Corners of Your Life
21:03 – The Tiny Habits That Choke Out Real Faith
27:40 – Turning Daily Rhythms Into Life-Giving Practices
33:10 – Inviting God Into the Habits That Shape Your Future
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