Diet fads come and go, but nothing beats a long-term commitment to eating right. Spiritually, things are no different. There's no shortcut to spiritual growth. Anyone who wants to deepen in his relationship with God in a meaningful way must have a steady intake of God's word. After all, we don't live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. This first message of the new year and new decade is a reminder of what it takes to experience lasting change.