One of the things I wish was different about me is how the worst parts of me can be the loudest. When I say something sarcastic to avoid dealing with what's really wrong. When I put someone or something down to make myself feel better. When I lose my temper with my family. When I … Continue reading When the Worst Parts of Me Get the Best of Me
When You Don’t Feel Ready
Recently, I was thinking back to the day my wife and I brought each of our kids home for the first time. I always remember the feelings of excitement—bringing this new life into our family. The love that fills your heart for them, but then also the fear and pressure that comes with being a … Continue reading When You Don’t Feel Ready
Contentment vs Complacency
There’s a fine line between contentment and complacency. Contentment is giving your best—and then enjoying what you have with gratitude. Complacency is settling for less than your best and calling it “good enough.” Contentment flows from trust.Complacency often hides behind comfort—or fear. Where do you need courage to step up—and where do you need humility … Continue reading Contentment vs Complacency
Finding The Blessings in The Burdens
There is a blessing in every burden. For every hardship in life, I believe there is good that can come from it. That doesn’t mean it isn’t painful. It doesn’t mean what happened was right—or that it was “worth it.” It means God is able to take what was meant for harm and bring something … Continue reading Finding The Blessings in The Burdens
Relying on God’s Power
God isn’t asking you to follow Him in your own strength, but to rely on His. If you could obey the Lord perfectly on your own, there wouldn’t have been a need for Jesus to die for your sins. God calls you to give Him your all—but never to do it all. The Christian life … Continue reading Relying on God’s Power
One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
The fastest way to strengthen a relationship isn’t what most people think. One of the best things I’ve ever done to improve my relationships is to take an interest in the things the people I care about care about. Sometimes that means asking about their favorite sports team, how their kids are doing in school, … Continue reading One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
Jeff McClung 