US EditionFinding Faith: Resolutions to Point Outward
Rising costs and policy changes deepen hardship for vulnerable Americans, prompting calls for neighborliness and civic engagement amid an affordability crisis.
- On the turn of the year the author urged outward-facing New Year resolutions for this year, noting common lists omit neighborliness while millions of Americans need more kindness.
- The affordability crisis has left economically vulnerable people and families facing homelessness, poverty and food insecurity, while a persistent shortage of affordable housing amplifies these pressures.
- Specific changes include SNAP rules from November affecting struggling families, ACA insurance premiums doubling this year, and billions cut from the Medicare program.
- Elected officials risk turning a blind eye as hardship grows, but the author urges being on the vanguard of caring for neighbors and communities who need help most.
- Top lists show personal health and finance goals dominate, but the author says the new year should be a time of hope and prays for more patience, empathy and understanding.
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Duluth News Tribune
Finding Faith: Resolutions to point outward
Google what Americans’ top resolutions are for 2026, and you’ll find all the usual suspects at the top of the list: lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier and save more money. I skimmed a dozen articles from around the country and not one of the lists listed “be kinder” though, which I find a shame. Also not on the list: be more neighborly, be more generous, volunteer more or be more civically engaged. It seems that even in our resolutions th…
Family and Faith Among Top New Year's Resolutions
A recent survey from YouGov found that Americans seek to prioritize faith and family in 2026. Although 51% of respondents said they will not make a New Year’s resolution or goal, about a third of respondents responded positively to 2026 goals. While the most common goal was “exercising more” (25%), other resolutions included “spending more time with family” (15%) and “praying more” (15%). Other popular goals included “being happy” (23%), “eating…
Why Family and Faith Are Dominating Americans’ Top New Year’s Resolutions in 2026 - Charisma Magazine Online
A recent survey from YouGov found that Americans seek to prioritize faith and family in 2026. Although 51% of respondents said they will not make a New Year’s resolution or goal, about a third of respondents responded positively to 2026 goals. While the most common goal was “exercising more” (25%), other resolutions included “spending more time with family” (15%) and “praying more” (15%). Other popular goals included “being happy” (23%), “eating…
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