Jesus told us to take up our cross, but He never said to carry it alone. As Jesus was led to Calvary, a man named Simon of Cyrene carried Jesus’ cross behind Him (Luke 23:26). One of God’s greatest gifts is the people He gives us to help us keep walking.
What Courage Really Means
Courage doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. Courage means obeying God even when you are. It means trusting Him enough to take the next step when everything in you wants to turn back.
When the Worst Parts of Me Get the Best of Me
One of the things I wish was different about me is how the worst parts of me can be the loudest. When I say something sarcastic to avoid dealing with what's really wrong. When I put someone or something down to make myself feel better. When I lose my temper with my family. When I … Continue reading When the Worst Parts of Me Get the Best of Me
When You Don’t Feel Ready
Recently, I was thinking back to the day my wife and I brought each of our kids home for the first time. I always remember the feelings of excitement—bringing this new life into our family. The love that fills your heart for them, but then also the fear and pressure that comes with being a … Continue reading When You Don’t Feel Ready
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
Jeff McClung 