Exercising our rights is not always right. What we can do is not always what is wise or right for us to do. Sometimes sacrificing our rights for a moment—or even a season—creates space for others to flourish. Instead of asking, “Is this something I can do?”ask, “Is this something that honors God?” Our rights … Continue reading Our Rights and Doing What’s Right
On Regret and Doing What’s Right
Some of our biggest regrets aren’t the things we did, but the things we didn’t. The faith we didn’t share.The people we overlooked.The opportunity we let slip by.The relationships we took for granted.The moments we stayed silent when we should have spoken up. Don’t let the fear of what might go wrong keep you from … Continue reading On Regret and Doing What’s Right
The Problem with Idols
The problem with idols is that they’re often good things. Whenever we take something in our lives and make it more important to us than God, it becomes an idol. Like the ancients, we carry a whole pantheon of “gods” in our hearts. We don’t bow down to our idols anymore, but we do bend … Continue reading The Problem with Idols
One Thing You Can Count On
People may turn their back on you, but God is turning toward you. People may walk out on you, but God will walk with you. When others run out, He runs in. Don’t turn your back on Him—turn back to Him.
When Healing Begins
God can’t heal what’s in your heart if you won’t place it in His hands. Healing requires honesty. Pride and image-management keep us hiding and avoiding help. Pretending things aren’t bad doesn’t make them better—it makes you bound. Healing begins when denial ends.
The Approval of The Crowd vs. The Approval of Christ
God is most pleased when we seek His heart with all of ours. Chasing the approval of the crowd will always cost us the approval of Christ. Don’t let the voices that are loudest drown out the voice of the Lord.
Jeff McClung 