The hardest person you'll ever work with is yourself. It's easier to focus on what needs to change in others than what needs to change in you. Before you confront someone about what they need to change, invite God first to make the changes he wants to make in you.
There is No Growth Without Grief
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
The Things You’re Avoiding
…Are often the things you need to face: The habit you can’t break.The conversation you need to have.The goal you keep delaying. Life doesn't turn around on its own. Own the turnaround—and allow God to lead you through each step
One Secret to Getting Ahead in Life
One of the most overlooked ways to get ahead in life is becoming a lifelong reader. Reading allows you to gain years of experience in just a few hours. Yet most people never pick up a book after they finish school. Don’t be most people. Many of the doors you want opened in life and … Continue reading One Secret to Getting Ahead in Life
One Simple Way to Get Traction in Your Writing
Never come to an empty page empty-handed. Most writers get stuck for two reasons: fear of what others will think, and not knowing what to say. One remedy that helps both—collect thoughts along the way. Quotes that move you. Lessons you’ve learned. Truths God keeps teaching you. When you arrive with ideas you care about, … Continue reading One Simple Way to Get Traction in Your Writing
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
Jeff McClung 