We know most people aren’t thinking about us nearly as much as we imagine… yet we often make our choices as if they are. When we let the fear of others' opinions shape us, we end up shrinking what God wants to do in our lives. Instead of asking, “What will people think?” ask, “Lord, … Continue reading When Your Care Too Much About What People Think About You
When God Says No
God answers every prayer—but not always the way you want. Sometimes He says yes, sometimes wait, sometimes no. When his answer isn't what you hoped, instead of asking "Why?" ask, "What now?" “Why?” keeps you stuck in the past."What now?" moves you forward. Growth starts when you act on the answer you’ve got.
Thoughts on Your Thoughts
Not every thought deserves your attention. Some are wounds from the past, lies from the present, or fears about the future. They’re weeds that take root in the yard of your mind—and if you don’t pull them out, they’ll pull you down. Mind your mind.
One Thing Great Parents Do
One of the hardest parts of parenting is living the same standards we set for our kids. We all struggle sometimes. But God doesn’t ask us to be perfect—just to follow Him with His power. Great parents don’t just tell their kids how to live-they show them with grace.
How Work Shapes Your Faith
Work shapes your faith more than you think. Why you work can become worship.Who you work with are part of your community.How you work shapes your within.What you do adds worth.And how you work becomes your witness. You don’t need a platform to have a purpose.Your light can shine anywhere.
On Facing Your Pain and Reality
Most of us spend either too much time feeling our pain or not enough. Avoid it and you’ll never deal with it.Stay stuck in it and you’ll never move forward. Healing begins when you make space to feel it—then take steps to deal with it. Feel it so you can face it.Face it so you … Continue reading On Facing Your Pain and Reality
Jeff McClung 