Many people would rather use God than be used by God. We love what God can do for us, but we often hesitate when He calls us to do something for Him. Yet God’s greatest gift to us isn’t heaven—it’s Himself. What makes heaven amazing isn't streets of gold, but the presence of God. Heaven … Continue reading The Best Part of Heaven
When Your Emotions Won’t Shift
You can't always control your feelings but you don't have to let your feelings control you. Do things that help you process your emotions in healthy ways. Journal.Talk with someone you trust.Go for a walk.Cry.Spend time with the Lord. You can't turn your emotions off but you can keep them from taking you off course.
When Faith Leaves You With More Questions Than Answers
Much of your faith is shaped by what you do with the questions that don’t have easy answers. We love certainty. We want tidy explanations and clean categories. But real life rarely works like that. There are things we won’t fully understand this side of eternity, and people are often far more complex than our … Continue reading When Faith Leaves You With More Questions Than Answers
The Problem with Being Normal
Most people spend their lives trying to be like everyone else. But when so many people struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and burnout, maybe being like everyone else is the wrong goal. Sometimes being different is the most normal thing you can do.
Where Is God Wanting to Shine His Light Through You Today?
Followers of Jesus aren’t called to chase the spotlight; we’re called to let His light shine through us. The goal of our lives isn’t to be big in the world's eyes but to reveal how big God's heart is for the world. When we shine, it’s not so people will notice us—it’s so they’ll see … Continue reading Where Is God Wanting to Shine His Light Through You Today?
When The Load is Too Heavy
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) One of the reasons we stay anxious is because we try to carry what God never meant us to carry. God doesn't ask you to shoulder your worries-He invites you to surrender them. When you pray, don't just think … Continue reading When The Load is Too Heavy
Jeff McClung 