Growth is rarely comfortable. Often, it means letting go of something—or someone—you care about. And that loss can hurt. Instead of pretending it doesn’t, acknowledge that grief is part of the process and give yourself space to feel it. You can’t move forward by trying to keep everything the same. You move forward by trusting … Continue reading There is No Growth Without Grief
This is Why We Fast
Fasting isn’t about getting God’s attention—it’s about giving Him yours. When you temporarily set aside good things, you create space to experience more of Him. Fasting from the gifts helps you rediscover the greater joy of being with the Giver.
Mountains and Valleys
We love the mountaintops, but we grow in the valleys. It’s in the hard and ordinary moments where our faith gets tested and our hearts get shaped. Worship Him on the mountaintops.Walk with Him in the valleys.
Faith and Community Go Hand In Hand
Jesus never intended us to follow Him alone. Trees with shared root systems grow stronger and more resilient than trees that try to survive on their own. In the same way, involvement in a local church becomes the root system our souls need to thrive. Isolation weakens our faith, but community deepens it.
Where to Find Lasting Joy
Lasting joy isn’t found only in what we receive from God but in what we return to Him. When we give back our time, gifts, and blessings, we find joy rooted not in what’s limited—but in what’s lasting. Don’t just ask what God can do for you—ask what you can do for Him.
Faith Doesn’t Make You Fearless
But it can make you fear less. Reflecting on what God has done, who He is, and what He promises fuels the faith you need to face your fears. Remembering how God keeps His word to you helps you keep your word to Him.
Jeff McClung 