One of the hardest—and best—lessons I’ve learned about trials is this: Instead of asking, “God, get me out of this!”pray, “Lord, what do You want me to get out of this?” There’s nothing wrong with asking God to help you out of hardships. That’s normal. And not every hardship is God trying to “teach you … Continue reading What I Ask God in Difficult Times
When Success Becomes a Snare
Our greatest successes can become our greatest snares. In 2 Chronicles 26, King Uzziah walked in obedience and God blessed him greatly. But when he became strong, he also became proud—and that pride led to his downfall. Success is a gift, but it’s also a test. It can bless us or blind us. Don’t let … Continue reading When Success Becomes a Snare
God’s Work In Hard Seasons
Some of the hardest things can do the most good. God often does His deepest work in the wilderness seasons of our lives. We long for comfort—but it’s often in challenges that we grow. Hardships are the training ground for holiness.
Beating Temptation
Beating temptation isn’t about being strong—it’s about being strategic. You only have so much fight in you. Don’t waste it putting yourself in situations you don’t need to be in. Delete the app.Toss the ice cream.Stop hanging out with that friend.Stay away from the bar. The best way to resist something bad is to replace … Continue reading Beating Temptation
Guarding Your Mind In a Distracted World
Photo courteous of Nubelson Fernandes at Unsplash.com A while ago a friend told me about a movie he showed his kids that he wishes he hadn't. We're about the same age, and we both grew up in the '80s. One of our favorite movies from that era is Back to the Future. So he thought … Continue reading Guarding Your Mind In a Distracted World
What Will Your Kids Say About You?
I talked with a young woman whose dad died unexpectedly of a heart attack. When I asked her what her dad was like, the very first word she used to describe him was "workaholic." That really stuck with me. I know it's easy for me to get too caught up in work. As much as … Continue reading What Will Your Kids Say About You?
Jeff McClung 