There’s a fine line between contentment and complacency. Contentment is giving your best—and then enjoying what you have with gratitude. Complacency is settling for less than your best and calling it “good enough.” Contentment flows from trust.Complacency often hides behind comfort—or fear. Where do you need courage to step up—and where do you need humility … Continue reading Contentment vs Complacency
Finding The Blessings in The Burdens
There is a blessing in every burden. For every hardship in life, I believe there is good that can come from it. That doesn’t mean it isn’t painful. It doesn’t mean what happened was right—or that it was “worth it.” It means God is able to take what was meant for harm and bring something … Continue reading Finding The Blessings in The Burdens
Relying on God’s Power
God isn’t asking you to follow Him in your own strength, but to rely on His. If you could obey the Lord perfectly on your own, there wouldn’t have been a need for Jesus to die for your sins. God calls you to give Him your all—but never to do it all. The Christian life … Continue reading Relying on God’s Power
One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
The fastest way to strengthen a relationship isn’t what most people think. One of the best things I’ve ever done to improve my relationships is to take an interest in the things the people I care about care about. Sometimes that means asking about their favorite sports team, how their kids are doing in school, … Continue reading One Simple Tip To Make Almost Any Relationship Better
What to Remember When God Says No
One of the most painful things about prayer is when you ask God to change something in your life and He doesn't. Looking back in my life, I can see where God did some of His deepest work during some of the lowest points in my life. That doesn't make the heartache easier, and there … Continue reading What to Remember When God Says No
Faith Grows In The Doing, Not In The Waiting
Most people never feel ready before they take a step of faith. But that’s not how faith works. Courage rarely comes before you do the thing you’re afraid of. It shows up in the middle of it. The faith you’re waiting for is often waiting on the other side of your fear.
Jeff McClung 