Recently, I took my kids to see Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. Without giving too much away, Puss has used up 8 of his 9 lives. Forced to come to terms with his own mortality as Death incarnate is literally (not figuratively) chasing him, Puss breaks down toward at one point in the film … Continue reading What a Kids Movie Taught Me About Making The Most of Life
One Sentence I Have to Say to Myself Almost Every Day
“I’m not missing out, I’m looking out for myself.” That’s what I say to myself when I reach for a carrot when what I really want is a cookie. It’s what I tell myself when I get on the floor and play with my kids instead of grabbing my phone and doom scrolling on social … Continue reading One Sentence I Have to Say to Myself Almost Every Day
You Can’t Mend What You Don’t Meet
Sometimes I think we move at such a frenetic pace, with a constant cacophony of noise, to prevent ourselves from dealing with all the pain we’re carrying around. I think we delude ourselves into thinking that, if we run fast enough, maybe all our hurt will blow away, like dead leaves in an autumn breeze. … Continue reading You Can’t Mend What You Don’t Meet
When The Problems In The World Are Overwhelming
There's a scene in the movie, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" that I'll never forget. Gandalf is asked why he decided to bring Bilbo on his quest. His reply still rattles in my mind: "Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. … Continue reading When The Problems In The World Are Overwhelming
When Your Feel Like God Has Given Up On You
Your sins are no match for God’s Savior. Your mistakes are not match for his mercy. Your guilt doesn’t stand a chance against his grace. No matter what you’ve done or what’s been done to you, God wants to offer you his forgiveness, his love, and his power. You may feel like you’ve messed up … Continue reading When Your Feel Like God Has Given Up On You
When You Feel Like You Can’t Keep Going
I’ve talked to a lot of people this week who are tired. Tired of all the infighting, anger, and division. Tired of all the violence and conflict. Tired of all the day-to-day tasks that seem to never stop. I don’t know if any of that describes you at all. If you’re feeling at peace and … Continue reading When You Feel Like You Can’t Keep Going
Jeff McClung 