People who stand out in life don’t do so because they fit in—they stand out precisely because they don’t. The ones who do it well aren’t trying to draw attention to themselves; they’re trying to draw attention to what matters. When you live that way, standing out becomes a way to bring goodness into the … Continue reading On Standing Our
Why Exploring Your Interests Isn’t Selfish
One of the best things you can do as a writer—and as a human being—is explore and write about what genuinely interests you. Not what other people think is interesting.Not what you feel you should find interesting.But what you actually find interesting. Exploring your interests isn’t selfish; it’s self-discovery. They often reveal how God wired … Continue reading Why Exploring Your Interests Isn’t Selfish
What is Success in God’s Kingdom?
God doesn’t call you to be successful—He calls you to be steadfast. Steadfastness isn’t blind striving; it’s following Jesus even when results are slow. You can pivot from your plans, but never from His precepts. Being steadfast doesn’t lead to success in God's kingdom—it is success.
Doing Good with What You’re Good At
Use what you’re good at to do good in the lives of others. At the end of your life, you’ll likely find that your happiest moments were also the moments when you were most helpful. When you use what you’re good at to serve others, you don’t just do good for them—you end up doing … Continue reading Doing Good with What You’re Good At
Dealing with Sin
Sin starts in the dark, but it can’t be healed there. To address it, we must first confess it. Sin can’t be excused—it must be exposed. Christ forgives us, and community helps to heal us. God doesn’t reveal our sin to shame us; He reveals it to save
When You’re Stuck as a Couple
Part of what keeps couples and relationships stuck in pain and dysfunction is not seeing a clear way forward. But you don’t need a full roadmap to move toward healing. You can agree on the destination and take the next step together. You don’t have to have it all together before you move forward—you just … Continue reading When You’re Stuck as a Couple
Jeff McClung 