Step Into Significance

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 […]

In February 2023, something special happened in our country—what many refer to as the Asbury Revival. At a regular chapel service, as the students worshipped, the Spirit of God fell, and for 16 days, there was a constant flow of people in the chapel worshipping, praying, and repenting. What caught my attention recently, though, is […]

At 17, I gave my heart to God. But that doesn’t mean my habits directly followed. For years, my Sundays looked like this: Wake up at 7:30am to watch the Notre Dame highlights. Go to mass at 9am, then CCD until 11am. I’d go home, eat steak, watch the Steeler game at 1pm, then the […]

In America, we’re facing a critical moment. For decades, church membership held steady around 70 percent, but between 2000 and 2020, it plummeted to 60 percent. Today, for the first time in generations, more Americans are outside the church than in it. Every generation—from traditionalists to millennials—is walking away at alarming rates. Still, there’s reason […]