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.
When Healing Begins
God can’t heal what’s in your heart if you won’t place it in His hands. Healing requires honesty. Pride and image-management keep us hiding and avoiding help. Pretending things aren’t bad doesn’t make them better—it makes you bound. Healing begins when denial ends.
The Approval of The Crowd vs. The Approval of Christ
God is most pleased when we seek His heart with all of ours. Chasing the approval of the crowd will always cost us the approval of Christ. Don’t let the voices that are loudest drown out the voice of the Lord.
There is No Growth Without Grief
Growth is rarely comfortable. Often, it means letting go of something—or someone—you care about. And that loss can hurt. Instead of pretending it doesn’t, acknowledge that grief is part of the process and give yourself space to feel it. You can’t move forward by trying to keep everything the same. You move forward by trusting … Continue reading There is No Growth Without Grief
This is Why We Fast
Fasting isn’t about getting God’s attention—it’s about giving Him yours. When you temporarily set aside good things, you create space to experience more of Him. Fasting from the gifts helps you rediscover the greater joy of being with the Giver.
Jeff McClung 