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.
One Important Truth You Might Have Missed In These Two Classic Christmas Movies
There’s an interesting contrast between the main characters in two classic Christmas stories: "A Christmas Carol" and "It’s a Wonderful Life." Scrooge is hardened by the hardships of his life. He’s shown—by three spirits—the cost of his cruelty to himself and others if he continues down that path. George Bailey, on the other hand chooses … Continue reading One Important Truth You Might Have Missed In These Two Classic Christmas Movies
When You Feel Forgotten at Christmas (or Any Other Time of The Year)
In Luke 1, the angel Gabriel tells Zechariah that after decades of waiting, he and his wife will finally have a son. Zechariah’s name means “God remembers.” For years, his name probably felt like a cruel joke. But God hadn’t forgotten him. God was preparing something bigger than Zechariah could see. When you feel forgotten, … Continue reading When You Feel Forgotten at Christmas (or Any Other Time of The Year)
How Jesus is Still Immanuel-God With Us
Jesus came not only to save us, but to be with us. Jesus as Immanuel—God with us—wasn’t limited to His incarnation 2,000 years ago. He is still with us today—not in the flesh, but through His Spirit. Make space each day to be with the God who came to be with you.
Jeff McClung 