Jeff McClung

Courtesy of Victor Freitas via Unsplash.com Ten years ago, I went through one of the worst seasons of my life. I had been unexpectedly laid off, and it took me seven months before I was able to find another job. And those seven months might as well have been seven years. I remember there were … Continue reading When Your Faith Is Tested, Here’s What’s Actually Happening

When we’re trying to break free from sin, we often focus on what we’re leaving behind and forget what we’re moving toward. If we don't have our eyes on a Jesus and the hope we have in Him, we’ll run back to the very sin we’re trying to escape. So when you’re tempted to turn … Continue reading Running From Sin

Faithfulness isn't about perfection-it's about direction. What you do when you're convicted of sin says just as much about your faith as when you stand firm in your convictions. Don't let your missteps keep you from taking the next step God is calling you to take in Jesus.

One of the hardest—and best—lessons I’ve learned about trials is this: Instead of asking, “God, get me out of this!”pray, “Lord, what do You want me to get out of this?” There’s nothing wrong with asking God to help you out of hardships. That’s normal. And not every hardship is God trying to “teach you … Continue reading What I Ask God in Difficult Times

Our greatest successes can become our greatest snares. In 2 Chronicles 26, King Uzziah walked in obedience and God blessed him greatly. But when he became strong, he also became proud—and that pride led to his downfall. Success is a gift, but it’s also a test. It can bless us or blind us. Don’t let … Continue reading When Success Becomes a Snare

Some of the hardest things can do the most good. God often does His deepest work in the wilderness seasons of our lives. We long for comfort—but it’s often in challenges that we grow. Hardships are the training ground for holiness.