Archive for August 2025

How to Pursue God Not Perfection

Perfection is an unattainable goal

By Jennifer Smith Lane “…focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfector of faith…” Hebrews 12:2 What is perfectionism? According to Webster’s dictionary, perfectionism is “a refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. A doctrine holding that religious, moral, social or political perfection is attainable.” When I read that definition, I…

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If Only Syndrome

life-size rectangular mirror with a black from reflecting the mirage of an ocean back

By Jennifer Smith Lane “And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 Do You Suffer From “If Only Syndrome”? Do you or anyone you know suffer from what I call the “if only syndrome”? These two words can be found at the beginning of any…

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