Exercising our rights is not always right. What we can do is not always what is wise or right for us to do. Sometimes sacrificing our rights for a moment—or even a season—creates space for others to flourish. Instead of asking, “Is this something I can do?”ask, “Is this something that honors God?” Our rights … Continue reading Our Rights and Doing What’s Right
On Regret and Doing What’s Right
Some of our biggest regrets aren’t the things we did, but the things we didn’t. The faith we didn’t share.The people we overlooked.The opportunity we let slip by.The relationships we took for granted.The moments we stayed silent when we should have spoken up. Don’t let the fear of what might go wrong keep you from … Continue reading On Regret and Doing What’s Right
The Hardest Person You’ll Ever Work With
The hardest person you'll ever work with is yourself. It's easier to focus on what needs to change in others than what needs to change in you. Before you confront someone about what they need to change, invite God first to make the changes he wants to make in you.
Stick By The Friends Who Stick By You
Good friends stick by you when others step away. Connection is how friendships start.Conflict is how they grow.Not every friendship is made for the storm, but the great ones weather it together. You don’t have to dive into the deep end with every friend—but you should never dive in without one.
The Problem with Idols
The problem with idols is that they’re often good things. Whenever we take something in our lives and make it more important to us than God, it becomes an idol. Like the ancients, we carry a whole pantheon of “gods” in our hearts. We don’t bow down to our idols anymore, but we do bend … Continue reading The Problem with Idols
One Thing You Can Count On
People may turn their back on you, but God is turning toward you. People may walk out on you, but God will walk with you. When others run out, He runs in. Don’t turn your back on Him—turn back to Him.
Jeff McClung 