There’s a big difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is how we feel on the inside when life is going well on the outside. Joy, on the other hand, is a settled confidence on the inside—regardless of what’s happening around us—because of who God is, what He's done, and what He will do. Joy isn’t … Continue reading Joy vs. Happiness
The Problem with Church Hopping
If you keep hopping from church to church looking for the “right one,” the problem may not be the churches—but how you view church. We live in a consumer culture that wants churches to meet all our preferences. But church isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about abiding in Jesus with imperfect people. Church can be uncomfortable … Continue reading The Problem with Church Hopping
When the Other Person Doesn’t See Your Worth
If you have to convince someone to be in a relationship with you, you shouldn’t be in that relationship. You’re not applying for a job. You don’t need to prove your worth to family, “friends,” or someone you’re dating. Don’t waste your time on people who see you as a waste of theirs. Don’t settle … Continue reading When the Other Person Doesn’t See Your Worth
The Loneliness of Mental Illness
One of the hardest parts of living with a mental illness is how fear or depression can hit without warning. The loneliness and helplessness that come with it can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to have people around you who can see what you can’t in those moments. You may not understand what’s … Continue reading The Loneliness of Mental Illness
The Christian life was never meant to be a solo project
The Christian life was never meant to be a solo project. God made us both for silent moments with Him and shared moments with His people. When we distance ourselves from God's people, we cut ourselves off from one of the primary ways He pours his power and into our lives. We relate personally to … Continue reading The Christian life was never meant to be a solo project
God Doesn’t Owe Us Anything
Sometimes we slip into thinking that if we obey God, He somehow owes us for our obedience. But God doesn’t owe us anything—we owe Him everything. Obedience isn’t a way to impress Him or earn His blessings. It’s our grateful response to the grace He’s already given…and the pathway that leads us into the life … Continue reading God Doesn’t Owe Us Anything
Jeff McClung 