Don’t look up to someone who looks down on others. Those who try to feel big by putting others down aren’t worth your attention. Look for the best in others and give your best to them.
You’re Not Alone In Feeling Alone
Fear of rejection keeps you from real connection. The community you need is on the other side of the pain you’re afraid to face. Be the first to reach out. Extend the invitation you’ve been waiting for.
One Simple Way to Make More Friends at Church
One of the best ways to connect in church is to serve. When you serve with others, you don’t just make a difference—you make friends.When you contribute, you connect. Don’t just attend a service—be of service.
When to Walk Away
There comes a point in a heated conversation when the best way to respond is to walk away. Nobody makes good decisions when they’re angry. Take a break—even if the other person doesn’t want to. Go for a walk. Take a few deep breaths. Talk to the Lord and a few trusted friends about the … Continue reading When to Walk Away
What They Don’t Tell You About Parenting
Parenting doesn’t get easier. It gets harder. You go from controlling everythingto watching them choose for themselves. That’s not failure. That’s the goal. You’re not raising kids to obey you.You’re raising adults who can live without you.
When Someone You Love Is Hurting
Much of the suffering in life doesn’t come with tidy explanations—and even the “right” answers don’t always take away the pain. That doesn’t mean we stop asking honest questions. It just means we can’t put life on hold waiting for an answer that may never come. When someone is hurting and you don’t know what … Continue reading When Someone You Love Is Hurting
Jeff McClung 