It wasn’t until the third story of what’s now the Leaning Tower of Pisa that builders realized the foundation wasn’t solid. But they kept building. Building on a weak foundation never works. You can’t fix what’s broken by doing more of what broke it. Admitting what’s broken isn’t failure — ignoring it is.
When You’ve Drifted From Your First Love
In Rev. 2:4–5, Jesus calls out a church for drifting from their first love—Him—and says, “Do what you did at first.” Our faith dies when we stop doing what once kept it alive. To make a fresh start, go back to what helped you at the start.
The Problem with More
Striving for more can leave you with less. The unchecked drive to be better and accomplish more, while well-intentioned, can leave you with a full schedule and an empty soul. Balance what stretches you with what restores you.
Finding Security in a Shaky World
Many trust God with their afterlife. Few trust him with their daily life. We find security in what is seen. Good foundations are rarely seen but they always hold you up. When life shakes you, anchor to the rock that is never shaken
Spirit-filled Living
The key to a spirit-filled life is to allow the spirit to fill every area of your life. When you close off one area to him you close yourself off to his blessing and favor in that area of your life. You can't call yourself a follower of Jesus if you're the one doing the … Continue reading Spirit-filled Living
Thoughts on Lament
To walk with Jesus is to hold both hope and heartache together. We lament what is lost, what is broken, and what may never be. We name the hurts and sit with the loss as we follow Christ. To lament is to create space for the Comforter to draw close to us in our fractured … Continue reading Thoughts on Lament
Jeff McClung 