God isn’t waiting to love some future, ideal version of you. He loves the actual you that’s reading this today. That doesn’t mean He loves everything you think or do. It means His love isn’t based on how well you perform. It’s rooted in who He is and the fact that He made you. You … Continue reading God Isn’t Waiting to Love Some Future, Ideal Version of You
Four Questions to End The Year With
Every year around this time, I carve out time to journal and reflect on the past 12 months. I use four simple questions to guide that time. I typically respond with a few short bullet points for each question, but occasionally I’ll go deeper when a memory or lesson needs more space. Here are the … Continue reading Four Questions to End The Year With
The Life You Really Want
The life we really want is found on the other side of releasing control to the only One who truly has it. Each day we face a choice: will we strive for our way or surrender to God’s? The more we yield to Him, the more we’re healed by Him. Because there’s no real victory … Continue reading The Life You Really Want
Don’t Trade Freedom for Familiarity
We return to old habits because freedom feels scary. It’s easier to stick with what we know than grow into what we don’t. Christ didn’t die just to forgive us—He died to free us for an abundant life with Him. Don’t trade freedom for familiarity.
One Important Truth About Spiritual Growth
You can’t hurry your way to holiness.Sanctification happens slowly.Maturity can’t be microwaved.We’re molded, moment by moment, as we abide in Jesus.
One Crucial Lesson Every Parents Needs to Master
Parenting well means knowing when to step in—and when to step back. Step in when they can’t handle it on their own.Step back when they can. Shielding our kids from every struggle can hinder their growth. Some lessons have to be lived before they can be learned.
Jeff McClung 