Step Into Significance

I left my hometown in 1979. I was 19 years old and had no idea what my life would become. Of course, I had hopes and dreams, but like most young men, I couldn’t quite call my dreams plans. There was one thing I knew, though: I likely would never move back to Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, and […]

I have a theory about discipline: everyone has it. We’re all disciplined. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Pastor Geoff, you didn’t see me last night when I downed a whole bag of Doritos binge-watching my show!” Here’s what I mean. We’re all disciplined at what we want to be disciplined at. You might think you’re not […]

One of the most dangerous ideals our society has pushed on us is that of a “self-made” success. We praise those who seem to have gotten where they are on their own and against all odds. But the truth is there is no such thing as self-made. As my dad often says, when you see […]

My dear friend’s mother-in-law was a true saint and pillar in our church. One Friday afternoon, I ran into a man in our church hallway who was proof of her life’s impact. I noticed he looked lost, so I asked if I could help him. “I’m looking for Ms. Betty Williamson,” he said. “She used […]

My biggest household chore is to mow our yard. In this especially hot summer, I haven’t been very faithful to it. I’d make it through the front yard, then take a break. When it was time to tackle the backyard, I’d convince myself, “Ahhh, nobody looks at it. I can skip this week!” Unfortunately, skipping […]