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?
Where Real Confidence Comes From
Loving yourself is often the world’s answer to low self-esteem—but it’s a flawed approach. God says He loves us with an everlasting love and that nothing can separate us from His love. Real confidence doesn’t come from trying harder to love yourself. It comes from learning to rest in the love God already has for … Continue reading Where Real Confidence Comes From
One Crucial Signal That Your Relationship is Unhealthy
Pay attention to how someone talks about their past. If they’re always the victim and rarely admit when they're wrong, that’s something to notice. Healthy people can own their mistakes and grow from them. Unhealthy people tend to shift the blame. You can't build a healthy relationship with someone who isn't willing to take responsibility … Continue reading One Crucial Signal That Your Relationship is Unhealthy
The Secret to Becoming More Like Jesus
One of the areas that I have struggled with for most of my life is food. Ever since I was a kid, I have struggled with overeating. Throughout my life, I have had a mixed bag of success—seasons where I’ve been able to make good and healthy choices, and seasons where I haven’t. And even … Continue reading The Secret to Becoming More Like Jesus
Jeff McClung 