My typical New Year's resolution is to never make another New Year's resolution.   This year, I'm breaking that trend a little by making a personal commitment to myself that I don't intend to break.  

For 2008 and beyond, I'd like to make the commitment to become involved in the men's ministry at my church.   My wife and I have been involved in the children's ministry for a couple of years now, and will continue to do so, but I feel it's important that I establish relations with other men who know who #1 is (that would be Jesus, not me.)

Like many guys, I seem to be Ok with being somewhat of a loner most of the time and find that having friends that are only an email, instant message, or forum post away is good enough.   However, 'connecting' through the Internet to 'virtual friends' (even if I do know the people I'm communicating with) is no replacement for real male bonding.

To start in my quest to fulfill my resolution, I'll be attending the 10th Annual Hungry Man's Breakfast on January 19th followed by the No Regrets Conference on February 2nd.   It's going to be awfully hard to give-up my Saturday mornings, the only morning I get to sleep-in, to attend these events, but I feel the 'sacrifice' will be worth it.