Step Into Significance

Every year, billions of dollars are spent on security systems, yet the greatest attacks most of us face won’t come through a door or window. According to the APA, over 75 percent of adults report being overwhelmed by invisible pressures like fear, anxiety, or discouragement. These battles have no physical fingerprints, but their impact is […]

Last summer, I was at the beach with my grandkids when I heard a man exclaim to his wife, “Honey! Someone stole our stuff!” I chuckled to myself and thought, “He must not be from around here.” Why? Because he wasn’t aware of the drift—the pull of the water slowly but surely taking him away […]

One week in college, I remember feeling especially burdened. I was trying to discern what God wanted me to give my life to post-college, all while keeping bills paid and assignments done.             At our Wednesday night church service that week, my pastor approached me.             “How are you doing, Jim?” He asked.             “Pretty good under the […]

I recently heard a story from the Bedouin community—an ancient nomadic people in the Middle East—that gripped my heart. One day, two young men got into an argument that escalated into a fight. In a tragic moment, one struck the other in a way that accidentally led to his death. This community holds firmly to […]

We sing them every year. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Angels We Have Heard on High. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. These beloved Christmas carols all point to the same moment—one that might just be my favorite part of the Christmas story. Shepherds were watching their fields in the darkness, probably exhausted from their work, […]

I’ve pastored over thirty-five years now, and recently, it hit me that I’ve probably preached on Advent from every single character’s perspective—except for one. The star of the show, the reason for the season—Jesus. As I thought through the story, I wondered how He might’ve felt leading up to His own birth—knowing He was trading […]

Perseverance isn’t easy. It requires choosing what’s hard over what’s easy over and over again. It can often feel pointless, but it’s the vital foundation of any lasting success. We see this clearly in the story of the Israelites during their critical period of restoration following exile. Here’s some backstory. In 539 BC, King Cyrus […]

Our society loves to celebrate. One scroll through Instagram and you’ll find everything from a mom praising her toddler for potty training, to a friend posting a birthday tribute, to an old college buddy relishing a game-day victory. Celebrating life’s milestones is beautiful—and it’s actually something God designed us to do. But what if celebration […]

Throughout history, every generation has faced defining moments that challenge the values of their nation. For my parents’ generation, it was the shock of the assassinations of the Kennedys and Martin Luther King Jr., which forced the country to confront the issue of civil rights. For my generation, it was 9/11. When those planes hit the […]

Keeping commitments isn’t easy. I’ve had seasons when my monthly gym fee felt more like a donation than an investment! The truth is, commitment takes discipline—and discipline is hard. But here’s what I’ve learned: real transformation doesn’t just happen; it’s the result of disciplining ourselves to keep the commitments that matter most. We see this […]