Your kids won't always remember the advice you gave them, but they'll never forget how you showed up for them. As parents, we spend a lot of time teaching and preparing our kids for life. And that's a good thing. But when they're grown and on their own, they probably won't remember most of what … Continue reading Why Showing Up Matters More Than Giving Advice
How God Uses Your Past to Help Others
Your experiences with sin and suffering don’t disqualify you from making a difference. They may be the very thing God uses to help someone walking through the valley you’ve already traveled. Be the guide you needed when you were finding your way
The Real Measure of Spiritual Growth
The best way to measure the depth of your faith is to look at the width of your love. In John 14, Jesus said that our love for others is how we prove to the world that we're His disciples. A great question to ask yourself on a regular basis is, "Am I a more … Continue reading The Real Measure of Spiritual Growth
On Denial and Change
Peter's first mistake when denying Jesus was believing that he wouldn't. When Jesus tells you something about yourself, believe Him—especially when it's something you wish weren't true. He brings those hard realities to the surface so we can deal with the spot before the infection spreads too deep to treat. You can't change what you … Continue reading On Denial and Change
On Walking Away
Not every battle is worth fighting. In Genesis 26, Isaac and Abimelek disagreed over several wells in the land they occupied. Isaac could have fought over them—but instead he trusted God to provide another one. Not every mistake needs to be corrected.Not every opinion needs to be voiced.Not every argument needs to be continued. Sometimes … Continue reading On Walking Away
When Someone You Love is Hurting
The more someone is hurting, the less you need to say. Few things soothe the soul like being truly heard. A listening ear can do more for a hurting heart than a thousand well-intended words. Sometimes the greatest comfort you can offer is silence and your undivided attention.
Jeff McClung 