Send us a text

ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE

Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

Resources and Next Steps

• Join the free Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life Community: https://jameslongjr.org/community
• Explore full membership and coaching options: https://www.drjameslongjr.com/signup

Listen and Subscribe: Find Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr., wherever you listen to podcasts

Connect

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjameslongjr/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjameslongjr
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LessonsforLifeCommunity

Send us a text

As the calendar turns and the world rushes into new goals, we're invited to take a deeper, wiser approach. In today’s episode, we continue the journey we began yesterday by exploring what it means to live with resolve rather than relying on fleeting resolutions. Drawing on Jonathan Edwards's intentional commitments, we’ll explore how God calls us to a life of meaningful, Gospel-rooted change. Learn how to aim higher, think deeper, and build a foundation for transformation that doesn’t fade by February.

You’ll also hear how to take your next step in biblical emotional and spiritual health through our free Navigator Level community.

Key Topics Covered

• The problem with typical New Year’s resolutions
• What it means to live resolved before the Lord
• How Jonathan Edwards modeled intentional, Gospel-centered living
• Why change must begin with the heart, not just habits
• A biblical path toward sustainable transformation
• A special invitation to join the Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life community

Scripture References

• Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”
• Psalm 90:12 – “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”
• Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”

Call to Action

Are you ready to take a gentle first step into biblical emotional and spiritual health?
Join the Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life community today. It’s completely free, with no pressure or obligation. You’ll find encouragement, prayer support, and Gospel-centered conversations—all in a safe space.

👉 Join now

ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE

Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

Resources and Next Steps

• Join the free Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life Community: https://jameslongjr.org/community
• Explore full membership and coaching options: https://www.drjameslongjr.com/signup

Listen and Subscribe: Find Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr., wherever you listen to podcasts

Connect

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjameslongjr/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjameslongjr
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LessonsforLifeCommunity

Send us a text

Welcome to the first episode of the new year! In today’s episode, we’re not just talking about setting resolutions; we’re talking about crafting resolves that flow from your heart, shaped by God’s purposes and grounded in Gospel truth.

Drawing on the Full Focus system by Michael Hyatt and the legacy of Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions, I’ll walk you through a framework for setting meaningful, spiritually rooted goals that go beyond surface-level change.

You’ll learn:

• Why most resolutions fail
• The importance of heart-level transformation
• How to follow a simple 4-part process for setting life-shaping goals
• The power of writing down your goals and committing them to prayer

Whether you’re starting fresh or refining your direction, this episode will help you aim higher, grow deeper, and walk forward with purpose in 2026.

Resources Mentioned:

• Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt
  
  
• Jonathan Edwards’ 70 Resolutions

Take Action This Week:

• Go to our website for more helpful resources at jameslongjr.org
• Journal your top 3 life domains to focus on this year
• Pray through your motivations: “What is God calling me to aim for in 2026?”

ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE

Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.

Resources and Next Steps

• Join the free Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life Community: https://jameslongjr.org/community
• Explore full membership and coaching options: https://www.drjameslongjr.com/signup

Listen and Subscribe: Find Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr., wherever you listen to podcasts

Connect

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjameslongjr/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjameslongjr
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LessonsforLifeCommunity