There comes a point in a heated conversation when the best way to respond is to walk away. Nobody makes good decisions when they’re angry. Take a break—even if the other person doesn’t want to. Go for a walk. Take a few deep breaths. Talk to the Lord and a few trusted friends about the … Continue reading When to Walk Away
Conviction vs. Condemnation
There are times when feeling bad is actually good. That inner discomfort when we do something we shouldn’t, or fail to do something we should, isn’t shame—it’s conviction. It’s God’s Spirit gently alerting yours. Conviction isn’t condemnation.It’s course correction.
God is Not a Means to an End
In the gospels, when Jesus cleared the temple, He didn’t do it He lost His temper. He did it because the religious leaders lost their way. We're supposed to serve God's purposes, not the other way around. When we use God to satisfy our greed, we injury the very people He came to save. God … Continue reading God is Not a Means to an End
Religion and Resentment
The Parable of the Prodigal Son isn’t just a story of God’s grace for the rebellious—it’s also a gentle reminder for the religious. You can do all the “right things” and still have a heart that's far from God and hard toward others. When we start comparing or keeping score, bitterness blinds us to our … Continue reading Religion and Resentment
What They Don’t Tell You About Parenting
Parenting doesn’t get easier. It gets harder. You go from controlling everythingto watching them choose for themselves. That’s not failure. That’s the goal. You’re not raising kids to obey you.You’re raising adults who can live without you.
How Character Grows
Your faithfulness in the big moments is shaped by how you steward the small ones. Long before anyone sees you in the spotlight, the quiet choices you make either build or erode your character. How you handle the tiny tasks and tests only your Heavenly Father sees reveals who you truly are. Whether it’s big … Continue reading How Character Grows
Jeff McClung 