Many of us live as if God is mad at us, when in reality He longs to be close to us. He didn’t create you to condemn you—He created you to connect with you. Just like loving parents who start a family out of joy and love, God made you because He delights in you. … Continue reading When You Feel God is Mad at You
What Moved The Heart of God
What moves the heart of God is a heart that follows Him. Faith begins on your knees but grows on your feet. A faith that isn’t used soon atrophies. If you want to trust God fully, you must obey Him completely.
When Someone You Love Is Hurting
Much of the suffering in life doesn’t come with tidy explanations—and even the “right” answers don’t always take away the pain. That doesn’t mean we stop asking honest questions. It just means we can’t put life on hold waiting for an answer that may never come. When someone is hurting and you don’t know what … Continue reading When Someone You Love Is Hurting
The Cost of Following Jesus
You can’t say Jesus is first if you consistently put Him last in your time, attention, and resources. As much as we want to “have our cake and eat it too,” Jesus doesn’t leave room for divided allegiance. Following Him will cost you—just as it cost Him everything to save you. Don’t let the price … Continue reading The Cost of Following Jesus
Where Do You Need to Decrease?
You’ve got to wrestle with the right questions to find the right answers. “He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30 (ESV) John’s disciples were concerned that Jesus’ ministry was growing while theirs was shrinking. But John knew—that was the point. His ministry existed to make much of Christ, even at the cost … Continue reading Where Do You Need to Decrease?
What Most People Get Wrong About Success
The secret to success is that there is no secret to success. It usually comes from doing the small things day in and day out—showing up when you don’t feel like it, giving yourself grace when you miss the mark, and keeping at it when things take longer than you hoped (which they usually do). … Continue reading What Most People Get Wrong About Success
Jeff McClung 